(a) One who steers a ship, a helmsman; also fig.; (b) ?as surname [some or all quots. may belong to stẹ̄r(e n.(1)]. …

(a) A young bull or ox, bullock; -- also coll.; ?also, fig. a warrior [quot. c1475]; (b) in surnames and place name [see Smith PNElem.2.150]. …

A steering oar, rudder. …

(a) A shovel, scoop; also fig.; shod shovel, a wooden shovel edged or tipped with metal; (b) shovel iren, the iron with which a wooden shovel is shod; shovel shaft (tre), the shaft or handle of a……

(a) The rudder of a boat or ship; also fig.; also, a means of guiding one's course in swimming; -- said of a bird's wing [quot. c1450]; in ster, astern; (b) the representation of a rudder; (c) a ship……

(a) Of persons or animals: strong, hardy; of objects: sturdy; (b) powerful; ?also, harsh, tyrannical; (c) steadfast, faithful; (d) ?prosperous; (e) important, great; (f) as adv.: firmly, securely……