to deafen ; a noise enough to steer one. North.
·vt A rudder or helm. II. Steer ·noun A helmsman, a pilot. III. Steer ·vi To direct a vessel in it...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
To go free, off the wind. Also, to steer loosely. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
To steer well and within small compass, not dragging the tiller over from side to side. ...
Going with the wind fair enough to lay her course. ...