steerer

• Nom désignant une personne qui dirige un navire, ou, au sens figuré, quelqu'un qui attire d'autres personnes vers un danger dans le cadre d'un complot.

A noun referring to a person who steers a ship or, in a figurative sense, someone who leads others into danger as part of a plot.

1. Person who steers a shipB2formal

   An individual who controls the direction of a ship or boat by operating the steering mechanism.

   timonier

   • The steerer carefully navigated the vessel through the narrow channel.
   • A skilled steerer is essential for maneuvering in rough seas.
   • The captain relied on the steerer to keep the ship on course.

   Synonymescoxswainhelmsmanpilotsteersman

2. Beguiler who leads into dangerC1informal

   A person who deceives or lures someone into a harmful situation, often as part of a scheme.

   Entraîneur trompeur

   • The con artist acted as a steerer, directing victims toward the fraudulent investment.
   • In the old crime ring, the steerer would lead wealthy tourists into trap alleys.
   • He was known as a steerer, tricking people into dangerous deals.

   Synonymesbeguilerdecoyseducer