steady

1. A rest or support, as for the hand, a tool, or a piece of work.
2. A regular boyfriend or girlfriend.
3. A prostitute's regular customer.

verb

To stabilize something; to prevent from shaking.

1. Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.

   Hold the ladder steady while I go up.

2. Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute.

   a man steady in his principles, in his purpose, or in the pursuit of an object

3. Smooth and not bumpy or with obstructions.

   a steady ride

4. Regular and even.

   the steady course of the Sun;  a steady breeze of wind

5. Slow.

1. To row with pressure at a low stroke-rating, often 18 strokes per minute.

   After the sprint pieces, we rowed steady for the rest of practice.