steering column

noun

: the column that encloses the connections to the steering gear of a vehicle (such as an automobile)

Examples of steering column in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ford officials said the automaker lowered prices by eliminating some standard equipment, such as heated second-row seats as well as using manual instead of power controls for some parts, like the steering column. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Many older cars have A/C vents below the steering column, firing cool air at the driver’s lower torso and between their thighs. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026

The suspects escaped, and investigators later recovered the officer's Charger with a broken window and damage to its steering column, along with numerous 9mm shell casings, Fox 29 reported. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

The gear selector's placement on the right side of the steering column, rather than in the center console, took some getting used to. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for steering column

• collum
• sholom
• slalom
• solemn