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steerage
steer·age S0731900 (stîr′ĭj)n.1. The act or practice of steering.2. Nautical a. The effect of the helm on a ship.b. The steering apparatus of a ship.c. The section of a passenger ship, originally near the rudder, providing the cheapest passenger accommodations.steerage (ˈstɪərɪdʒ) n1. (Nautical Terms) the cheapest accommodation on a passenger ship, originally the compartments containing the steering apparatus2. (Nautical Terms) an instance or the practice of steering and the effect of this on a vessel or vehicle3. (Automotive Engineering) an instance or the practice of steering and the effect of this on a vessel or vehiclesteer•age (ˈstɪər ɪdʒ)
n. 1. (in a passenger ship) the accommodations for travelers who pay the cheapest fare, usu. providing minimal comfort and convenience. 2. a. the act or action of steering. b. management; direction. [1400–50] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | steerage - the cheapest accommodations on a passenger shipaccommodation - living quarters provided for public convenience; "overnight accommodations are available" | | 2. | steerage - the act of steering a shipsteeringsailing, seafaring, navigation - the work of a sailorcontrol - the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable" |
Translationssteerage
steerage1. the cheapest accommodation on a passenger ship, originally the compartments containing the steering apparatus 2. an instance or the practice of steering and the effect of this on a vessel or vehicle steerage[′stir·ij] (naval architecture) The least desirable portions of a vessel used for accommodations for passengers who pay the lowest fare. steerage
Synonyms for steeragenoun the cheapest accommodations on a passenger shipRelated Wordsnoun the act of steering a shipSynonymsRelated Words- sailing
- seafaring
- navigation
- control
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