noun that by which a course is directed.
2. steerage ·noun the hinder part of a vessel; the stern.
3. steerage ·noun direction; regulation; management; guidance.
4. steerage ·noun the act or practice of steering, or directing; as, the steerage of a ship.
5. steerage ·noun the effect of the helm on a ship; the manner in which an individual ship is affected by the helm.
6. steerage ·noun properly, the space in the after part of a vessel, under the cabin, but used generally to indicate any part of a vessel having the poorest accommodations and occupied by passengers paying the lowest rate of fare.