verb🔗ShareVirer, choquerTo 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. "Le marin a choqué légèrement l'écoute de foc pour ajuster l'angle de la voile lorsque le vent a changé de direction.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharevirer, dévierTo change direction or course suddenly; to swerve."The car slid on the ice and veered out of control."La voiture a glissé sur la glace et a viré hors de contrôle.directionactionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVirer(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. "Le prévisionniste a annoncé que le vent virerait au sud-ouest, apportant des températures plus chaudes.weathernauticalsailingdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVirer(of the wind) To shift aft."The wind veered aft as we were sailing, causing our boat to drift sideways. "Le vent a viré vers l'arrière pendant que nous naviguions, ce qui a fait dériver notre bateau sur le côté.nauticalsailingweatherdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVirer de bord, changer de directionTo change direction into the wind; to wear ship."The small sailboat veered suddenly as the wind shifted, causing the sail to flap loudly. "Le petit voilier a viré brusquement lorsque le vent a changé, faisant claquer bruyamment la voile.nauticalsailingdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVirer, tournerTo turn."The car veered to the right to avoid hitting the pothole. "La voiture a viré à droite pour éviter de heurter le nid-de-poule.directionactionvehiclenauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
