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steerage.

The art of steering.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The art of steering.

    uncountable
  2. The section of a passenger ship that provided inexpensive accommodation with no individual cabins.

    countable
  3. The effect of the helm on a ship.

    countable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English steer Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂tos Proto-Italic *-ātos Latin -ātus Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icus Latin -āticus Latin -āticum Old French -agebor. Middle English -age English -age English steerage From steer + -age.

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