the act or practice of steering, or directing; as, the steerage of a ship.-the effect of the helm on a ship; the manner in which an individual ship is affected by the helm.-the hinder part of a vessel; the stern.-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.-direction; regulation; management; guidance.-that by which a course is directed.