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Definition of Swerve
1. Verb. Turn sharply; change direction abruptly. "The motorbike veered to the right"
Exact synonyms: Curve, Cut, Sheer, Slew, Slue, Trend, Veer
Generic synonyms: Turn
Specialized synonyms: Peel Off, Yaw
Derivative terms: Curve, Curve, Swerving, Trend, Veering
Generic synonyms: Turn
Specialized synonyms: Peel Off, Yaw
Derivative terms: Curve, Curve, Swerving, Trend, Veering
2. Noun. The act of turning aside suddenly.
3. Noun. An erratic deflection from an intended course.
Definition of Swerve
1. v. i. To stray; to wander; to rope.
2. v. t. To turn aside.
Definition of Swerve
1. Verb. To stray; to wander; to rope. ¹
2. Verb. To go out of a straight line; to deflect. ¹
3. Verb. To wander from any line prescribed, or from a rule or duty; to depart from what is established by law, duty, custom, or the like; to deviate. ¹
4. Verb. To bend; to incline. ¹
5. Verb. To climb or move upward by winding or turning. ¹
6. Verb. To turn aside or deviate to avoid impact. ¹
7. Verb. of a projectile, to travel in a curved line ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Swerve
1. to turn aside suddenly from a straight course [v SWERVED, SWERVING, SWERVES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Swerve
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