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veer

 

[ vɪər ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

change direction

To veer means to change direction suddenly. This word is often used to describe a vehicle or a person changing course unexpectedly.

Synonyms

deviate, swerve, turn

Examples of usage

  • The car veered off the road and into a ditch.
  • The conversation veered off topic and onto a completely different subject.
Context #2 | Noun

nautical

In nautical terms, a veer refers to the slackening of a rope due to the wind or current changing direction.

Synonyms

loosen, slack

Examples of usage

  • The sailor quickly adjusted the veer in the rope to account for the shifting winds.

Translations

Translations of the word "veer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desviar

🇮🇳 वीर

🇩🇪 ausweichen

🇮🇩 menyimpang

🇺🇦 ухилятися

🇵🇱 uchylić się

🇯🇵 そらす

🇫🇷 éviter

🇪🇸 esquivar

🇹🇷 sakınmak

🇰🇷 피하다

🇸🇦 يتجنب

🇨🇿 uhnout

🇸🇰 uhnúť

🇨🇳 避开

🇸🇮 izogniti se

🇮🇸 víkja

🇰🇿 ауытқу

🇬🇪 თავიდან აცილება

🇦🇿 yayınmaq

🇲🇽 esquivar

Word origin

The word 'veer' originated in the 16th century from the Middle French word 'virer', meaning 'to turn'. It has been used in English to describe sudden changes in direction both in literal and metaphorical senses.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,576, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.