verbπShareTo let out (a sail-line), to allow (a sheet) to run out."The sailor veered the mainsail sheet, letting it run out to catch the wind. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA turn or swerve; an instance of veering."The sudden veer of the car startled the passengers, but the driver quickly regained control. "directionwaynauticalvehiclesailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change direction or course suddenly; to swerve."The car slid on the ice and veered out of control."directionnauticalvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of the wind) To shift in a clockwise direction (if in the Northern Hemisphere, or in a counterclockwise direction if in the Southern Hemisphere)."The wind veered to the northwest, making it much colder. "weathernauticalsailingdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of the wind) To shift aft."The wind began to veer, shifting from blowing over our left shoulder to blowing more from behind the boat. "nauticalsailingweatherdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change direction into the wind; to wear ship."The sailboat veered into the wind, catching the gust and sailing quickly away from the shore. "nauticalsailingdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn."The car veered off the road. "directionvehiclenauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
