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Gives directions (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

steers

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This could be a double definition.

'gives' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with motion as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'directions' is the second definition.
(I know this)

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(Other definitions for steers that I've seen before include "drives" , "Guides the bullocks" , "Guides direction of, ship or plane" , "Castrated oxen" , "Castrated bulls" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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