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Definition of Veer
1. Verb. Turn sharply; change direction abruptly. "The motorbike veered to the right"
Generic synonyms: Turn
Specialized synonyms: Peel Off, Yaw
Derivative terms: Curve, Curve, Swerve, Swerve, Swerving, Trend, Veering
2. Verb. Shift to a clockwise direction. "The wind veered"
Definition of Veer
1. v. i. To change direction; to turn; to shift; as, wind veers to the west or north.
2. v. t. To direct to a different course; to turn; to wear; as, to veer, or wear, a vessel.
3. v. i. To change direction; to turn; to shift; as, wind veers to the west or north.
4. v. t. To direct to a different course; to turn; to wear; as, to veer, or wear, a vessel.
Definition of Veer
1. Noun. turning ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) to change direction or course suddenly; to swerve ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive of the wind) to change direction in a clockwise direction if in the Northern Hemisphere, or in a counterclockwise direction if in the Southern Hemisphere Bowditch 2002 ¹
4. Verb. (intransitive nautical of the wind) to shift aft ¹
5. Verb. (intransitive nautical) to change direction into the wind; to wear ship ¹
6. Verb. (transitive) to turn ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Veer
1. to change direction [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Veer
| veejayed veejaying veejays veekend veel veeled veeling veels veena veenas | veenite veep veepee veepees veeps veer (current term) veered veeries veering veeringly | veerings veers veery vees veg veg*n veg*ns veg out vega vegalysen |
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