verb🔗ShareAmollarTo let out (a sail-line), to allow (a sheet) to run out."The sailor veered the jib sheet slightly to adjust the sail's angle as the wind shifted. "El marinero amolló ligeramente la escota de la vela de proa para ajustar el ángulo de la vela cuando el viento cambió.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharevirar, desviarseTo change direction or course suddenly; to swerve."The car slid on the ice and veered out of control."El coche patinó sobre el hielo y se desvió sin control.directionactionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVirar(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 forecaster announced that the wind would veer to the southwest, bringing warmer temperatures. "El pronosticador anunció que el viento viraría hacia el suroeste, trayendo temperaturas más cálidas.weathernauticalsailingdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVirar(of the wind) To shift aft."The wind veered aft as we were sailing, causing our boat to drift sideways. "El viento viró hacia atrás mientras navegábamos, haciendo que nuestro barco se desviara hacia los lados.nauticalsailingweatherdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVirar, cambiar de direcciónTo change direction into the wind; to wear ship."The small sailboat veered suddenly as the wind shifted, causing the sail to flap loudly. "El pequeño velero viró repentinamente cuando el viento cambió, haciendo que la vela flameara ruidosamente.nauticalsailingdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVirar, girarTo turn."The car veered to the right to avoid hitting the pothole. "El coche viró a la derecha para evitar golpear el bache.directionactionvehiclenauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
