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Steer — Recorded in several forms as shown below, this surname is of pre 7th century Anglo Saxon origins. It is or rather was, either occupational or a nickname. If the former it is a metonymic job descriptive name for someone who was employed as a… … Surnames reference
oar — noun a pole with a flat blade, used to row or steer a boat through the water. ↘a rower. verb propel with or as if with oars. Phrases put (or stick) one s oar in informal, chiefly Brit. give an opinion without being asked. Derivatives oared… … English new terms dictionary
steer — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English stēor young ox; akin to Old High German stior young ox Date: before 12th century 1. a male bovine animal and especially a domestic ox (Bos taurus) castrated before sexual maturity compare stag 3 … New Collegiate Dictionary
steering oar — noun or steer oar : an oar used over the stern or on the quarter in place of a rudder … Useful english dictionary
Glossary of rowing terms — In competitive rowing, the following specialized terms are important in the corresponding aspects of the sport: Boat Classes In competitive rowing events, abbreviations are used for different boat classes.;Weight: *L or Lt:Lightweight rowing *If… … Wikipedia
List of Chinese inventions — A bronze Chinese crossbow mechanism with a buttplate (the wooden components have … Wikipedia
Rudder — A rudder is a device used to steer a ship, boat, submarine, hovercraft, or other conveyance that move through a fluid (generally air or water). On an aircraft the rudder is used primarily to counter adverse yaw and p factor and is not the primary … Wikipedia
Dragon boat — This article is about Dragon boats and racing. For the festivals and holidays associated with dragon boats, see Duanwu Festival. Dragon boat Traditional Chinese 龍舟 Simplified Chinese 龙舟 … Wikipedia
Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R … Wikipedia
Rowing (sport) — All eight types of racing boats, six of which are part of the Olympic Games Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are… … Wikipedia
