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veering

/ˈvɪərɪŋ/ /ˈvɪrɪŋ/

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verb

To let out (a sail-line), to allow (a sheet) to run out.

Examples :

"The sailor was veering the mainsheet to reduce the pressure on the sail in the strong wind. "

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verb

To change direction or course suddenly; to swerve.

Examples :

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

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verb

(of the wind) To shift in a clockwise direction (if in the Northern Hemisphere, or in a counterclockwise direction if in the Southern Hemisphere).

Examples :

"The weather forecast predicted that the wind would be veering from east to southeast overnight. "

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verb

(of the wind) To shift aft.

Examples :

"The wind was veering, now blowing from behind the boat instead of the side. "

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verb

To change direction into the wind; to wear ship.

Examples :

"The sailboat veered into the wind, making it difficult for the captain to control its course. "

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verb

Examples :

"The car was veering to the left, so the driver corrected the steering wheel. "

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noun

A motion that veers; a sudden swerve.

Examples :

"The car's sudden veering off the road caused a near-miss accident. "

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