Steering system - a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle)

• helm - steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
• mechanism - device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
• automotive vehicle, motor vehicle - a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails
• power steering, power-assisted steering - automotive steering where engineer power amplifies the torque applied to the steering wheel
• rudder - (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel
• steering gear - a gear that couples the steering wheel to the steering linkage of a motor vehicle
• steering linkage - mechanism consisting of a system of rods and levers connected to the front wheels of a motor vehicle; the steering gear pushes it left or right which swivels the front wheels, causing the vehicle to turn
• steering wheel, wheel - a handwheel that is used for steering