a young male of the ox kind; especially, a common ox; a castrated taurine male from two to four years old. see the note under ox.-to castrate; -- said of male calves.-to direct the course of; to guide; to govern; -- applied especially to a vessel in the water.-to direct a vessel in its course; to direct one's course.-to be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm; as, the boat steers easily.-to conduct one's self; to take or pursue a course of action.-a rudder or helm.-a helmsman, a pilot.