The difference between Cow and Steer
When used as nouns, cow means an adult female of the species bos taurus that has calved, whereas steer means the castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production.
When used as verbs, cow means to intimidate, whereas steer means to castrate (a male calf).
check bellow for the other definitions of Cow and Steer
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Cow as a noun (properly):
An adult female of the species Bos taurus that has calved.
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Cow as a noun (formerly inexact but now common):
Any member of the species Bos taurus regardless of sex or age, including bulls and calves.
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Cow as a noun (uncommon):
Beef: the meat of cattle as food.
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Cow as a noun (uncommon):
Any bovines or bovids generally, including yaks, buffalo, etc.
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Cow as a noun (biology):
A female member of other large species of mammal, including the bovines, moose, whales, seals, hippos, rhinos, manatees, and elephants.
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Cow as a noun (derogatory, informal):
A woman considered unpleasant in some way, particularly one considered nasty, stupid, fat, lazy, or difficult.
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Cow as a noun (mining):
A chock: a wedge or brake used to stop a machine or car.
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Cow as a verb (transitive, mostly, in the passive voice):
To intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of.
Examples:
"Con artists are not cowed by the law."
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Cow as a noun (UK, dialect):
A chimney cowl.
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Steer as a noun:
The castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production.
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Steer as a verb (transitive):
To castrate (a male calf).
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Steer as a noun (informal):
A suggestion about a course of action.
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Steer as a verb (intransitive):
To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
Examples:
"The boat steered towards the iceberg."
"I steered homeward."
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Steer as a verb (transitive):
To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
Examples:
"I find it very difficult to steer a skateboard."
"When planning the boat trip, we had completely forgotten that we needed somebody to steer."
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Steer as a verb (intransitive):
To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm.
Examples:
"The boat steers easily."
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Steer as a verb (transitive):
To direct a group of animals.
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Steer as a verb (transitive):
To maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action.
Examples:
"Hume believes that principles of association steer the imagination of artists."
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Steer as a verb (transitive):
To direct a conversation.
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Steer as a verb:
To conduct oneself; to take or pursue a course of action.
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Steer as a noun (obsolete):
A helmsman; a pilot.
Examples:
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