·noun That by which a course is directed.
II. Steerage ·noun The hinder part of a vessel; the stern.
III. Steerage ·noun Direction; regulation; management; guidance.
IV. Steerage ·noun The act or practice of steering, or directing; as, the steerage of a ship.
V. Steerage ·noun The effect of the helm on a ship; the manner in which an individual ship is affected by the helm.
VI. Steerage ·noun Properly, the space in the after part of a vessel, under the cabin, but used generally to indicate any part of a vessel having the poorest accommodations and occupied by passengers paying the lowest rate of fare.