Definitions

1. noun

the lowest or cheapest class of accommodations on a ship, often cramped and uncomfortable

“The family booked steerage on the transatlantic voyage.”

2. noun

the act of steering or directing the course of something

“The captain’s skill in steerage kept the ship on course despite the storm.”

3. noun

the art or skill of guiding or directing the course of something

“The navigator’s expertise in steerage helped the team reach the destination safely.”