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Steering

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Narrower term 5

Aim 76% connected

To point or direct a missile weapon, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as, to aim at a f…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Driving 76% connected

of Drive

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Navigation 76% connected

The act of navigating; the act of passing on water in ships or other vessels; the state of being navigable.

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Pilotage 76% connected

The pilot's skill or knowledge, as of coasts, rocks, bars, and channels.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Piloting 76% connected

of Pilot

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Broader term 3

Control 76% connected

A duplicate book, register, or account, kept to correct or check another account or register; a counter register.

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Direction 76% connected

The act of directing, of aiming, regulating, guiding, or ordering; guidance; management; superintendence; administration; as, the direction o/ public…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Management 76% connected

The act or art of managing; the manner of treating, directing, carrying on, or using, for a purpose; conduct; administration; guidance; control; as,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Containing whole 3

Navigation 70% connected

The act of navigating; the act of passing on water in ships or other vessels; the state of being navigable.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Sailing 70% connected

of Sail

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Seafaring 70% connected

Following the business of a mariner; as, a seafaring man.

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Synonym 3

Direction 92% connected

The act of directing, of aiming, regulating, guiding, or ordering; guidance; management; superintendence; administration; as, the direction o/ public…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Guidance 92% connected

The act or result of guiding; the superintendence or assistance of a guide; direction; government; a leading.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Steerage 92% connected

The act or practice of steering, or directing; as, the steerage of a ship.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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