steer·er \ˈstirə(r)\noun (-s) 1.: one that steers: as a.: steersman b. (1): an accomplice who directs persons to places where they may be swindled : capper < a steerer for a gambling game > (2): a person employed to entice patrons : tout < a steerer for a theater > 2.: something (as a ship) that is steered or responds to steering in some specified way < a quick steerer >