steerer

Example Sentences

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A drummer helps keeps the pace and a steerer keeps the boat on course.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2022

Adorned with dragon heads and tails, large boats typically hold 20 people — 18 paddlers, one steerer and one drummer, who sets the rhythm for the strokes, like a coxswain.

From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2021

There’s also a drummer and steerer on board.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2020

It's crucial to make sure that your steerer tube is tall enough to go to the top of the stem-otherwise you'll have major problems and won't be able to use it.

From Time Magazine Archive

An oarsman in an Eight has both his feet firmly fixed; a steerer of a Four must keep one foot constantly ready for movement.

From Rowing by Lehmann, Rudolf Chambers