steering gear

American

noun

the apparatus or mechanism for steering a ship, automobile, bicycle, airplane, etc.

steering gear British

noun

any mechanism used for steering a vehicle, ship, aircraft, etc

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Etymology

Origin of steering gear

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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Motin said he was told not to be "afraid" if it happened on the Solong and he could rectify the problem by restarting the steering gear, stopping the pump and starting it again.

From BBC

According to Dr. Neville Armstrong, the Commission’s expert, fitting a watertight door to the access opening separating the tank room and the steering gear compartment would have prevented the immediate sinking of the Lamma IV.

From Barron's

However, CalMac advised that a "very small amount of water" had entered part of the rear of the ship near the steering gear.

From BBC

However, the ferry operator advised that a "very small amount of water" had entered part of the rear of the ship near the steering gear.

From BBC

"We haven't got our final certificates yet so it wouldn't be legal but operationally, rudders are working, the steering gear is working, we can run the ship from here."

From BBC

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