~ 1
■ noun
1》 a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat.
2》 ( the ~ ) a position of leadership.
■ verb
1》 steer (a boat or ship).
2》 manage the running of.
↘ N. Amer. direct (a film).
Derivatives
~er noun ( N. Amer. ).
Origin
OE ~a ; prob. related to helve .
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~ 2
■ noun archaic a ~et.
Derivatives
~ed adjective
Origin
OE, of Gmc origin; related to ~et .