As a Noun: 1. The wheel in a car or truck which the driver holds when he or she is steering the vehicle. English = steering wheel. 2. The act of operating and controlling a vehicle so that it goes where you want it to go. English = driving. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To control a car to make it go in the direction you want by turning the steering wheel. English = steer. 2. To drive a vehicle.