steerer

noun

steer·​er

ˈstirə(r)

plural -s

1

: one that steers: such as

a

: steersman

b(1)

: an accomplice who directs persons to places where they may be swindled : capper

a steerer for a gambling game

(2)

: a person employed to entice patrons : tout

a steerer for a theater

2

: something (such as a ship) that is steered or responds to steering in some specified way

a quick steerer

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