"Steer" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To control or guide something, typically a vehicle, machine, or situation, in a certain direction or way.
Example: "She steer the conversation towards a more interesting topic."
The driver had to steer carefully around the sharp turn.
Can you please steer me in the right direction to the park?
She tried to steer the conversation towards a more pleasant topic.
He was very skilled at steering his boat through the choppy waters.
The comedian tried to steer the audience's laughter in the right direction with his jokes.
Steeplechases refer to horse racing events in which horses jump over obstacles. These events are a type of equestrian competition that originated in the 19th century in the United Kingdom. The obstacles may include hurdles, hurdles with water(timber or plastic blocks) in place of water, and fences.
Steepled refers to something or someone that is characterized by being slightly arched or curved, particularly referring to the shape of something resembling a steepled roof.<br><br>For example:<br><br> "The steepled ceiling of the church gave it a grand and majestic appearance."<br> "She has a steepled forehead, which makes her brow accentuate her striking features."
A steeplejack is a person who climbs and maintains the steeple and other high parts of churches, clock towers, and other tall buildings, usually for repairs or maintenance purposes. They use specialized equipment, such as ladders, ropes, and harnesses, to access these hard-to-reach areas.<br><br>Historically, steeplejacks were also known for their role in repairing and removing old or damaged church steeples, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries. They would climb the steeples to inspect and repair them, often using local iron beams and other materials to reinforce the structures.<br><br>The term "steeplejack" has also been used as a synonym for a cooper, a person who builds, repairs, and maintains chimneys and other wooden structures, including those on churches and other tall buildings.
Steeples refers to the tall narrow spires or towers, typically found on top of churches or other places of worship, that end in a pointed finial or other decorative feature.
Steepling: the formation of a loose or temporary alliance or partnership, typically for a specific purpose.<br><br>Example: "The two companies are steepling together to develop a new product."<br><br>(The term is thought to come from the way that small twigs often "steep" or nest together to form a small conical shape.)
Makes or causes something to stand upright or be held upright, especially by placing or pouring something into it.<br><br>Example: "Steep mountains tower above the sea."<br><br>-stands upright due to a gentle slope, often used to describe hills or mountains.<br><br>Example: "The village is nestled in a steep valley."<br><br>-or is steeped in, meaning to be completely surrounded by something, especially language, customs, or atmosphere.<br><br>Example: "The village was steeped in history."<br><br>-or is steeped in, meaning to be completely saturated or immersed in something.<br><br>Example: "The tea leaves steeped in the boiling water."
The lower deck of an old-fashioned ship, where the cheapest class of passengers was accommodated.<br><br>Example: "The immigrants traveled in steerage aboard the ocean liner."<br><br>Synonyms: third-class, tourist class, economy class.<br><br>Antonym: first-class, cabin class.
Directed or guided, especially in a particular direction or onto a particular course of action.
The act of guiding or controlling the direction of something (especially a vehicle or an organization).<br><br>Example: "The captain had to use her skills in steering the boat through the narrow river."<br><br>As a verb: To control or direct the direction of someone or something.<br><br>Example: "She'll be responsible for steering the project to ensure its success."<br><br>As a noun: The part of a vehicle that is used to steer it, typically consisting of a wheel or a column of wheels.<br><br>Example: "The steering wheel of the car was worn out and needed to be replaced."
Steers refers to to drive or guide a vehicle, typically a car, truck, or boat, by control of its steering mechanism.
Steganalysis is the process of detecting and analyzing hidden information or data, called a "steganogram," that is concealed within a larger, seemingly normal-looking medium, such as a text, image, audio file, or video. This hidden data can be used for malicious purposes, such as transmitting secret messages or passing confidential information without being detected.<br><br>Steganalysis involves using various techniques, including visual inspection, statistical analysis, and digital signal processing, to identify the presence of hidden data. This can be done through a range of methods, including:<br><br>1. Visual examination: looking for anomalies or inconsistencies in the medium that may indicate the presence of hidden data.<br>2. Statistical analysis: analyzing the statistical properties of the medium, such as its histogram or texture, to detect anomalies.<br>3. Digital signal processing: using techniques such as spectral analysis or wavelet analysis to detect hidden patterns or anomalies.<br>4. Machine learning: using machine learning algorithms to identify patterns in the medium that may indicate the presence of hidden data.<br><br>The goal of steganalysis is to detect and uncover the hidden data, and to determine its authenticity and accuracy. This is important in various fields, such as:<br><br>1. Digital forensics: detecting hidden data in files or emails to investigate cybercrime or data breaches.<br>2. Intelligence gathering: identifying steganographic messages in images or text to gather information about an individual or organization.<br>3. Security: detecting hidden malware or backdoors in software or networks to prevent security breaches.<br>4. Authentication: verifying the authenticity of a document, image, or file by detecting hidden markers or signatures.<br><br>Steganalysis is a complex and challenging field that requires expertise in computer science, mathematics, and signal processing.
A steganogram is a message that is hidden within another message, image, or file by modifying certain aspects of it, such as pixels or text, in a way that the hidden message is not easily noticeable. The term "steganogram" is derived from the Greek words "steganos," meaning "covered," and "gramma," meaning "writing."