veer

(noun, verb)

noun

1. A turn or swerve; an instance of veering.

verb

1. turn sharply; change direction abruptly

- The motorbike veered to the right

Similar word(s): curve, cut, sheer, slew, slue, swerve, trend

Definition categories: motion, turn

2. shift to a clockwise direction

- the wind veered

Definition categories: change, shift, switch

Sentences with veer as a verb:

- The car slid on the ice and veered out of control.