Definition of Veer

1. Verb. Turn sharply; change direction abruptly. "The motorbike veered to the right"

Exact synonyms: Curve, Cut, Sheer, Slew, Slue, Swerve, Trend
Generic synonyms: Turn
Specialized synonyms: Peel Off, Yaw
Derivative terms: Curve, Curve, Swerve, Swerve, Swerving, Trend, Veering

2. Verb. Shift to a clockwise direction. "The wind veered"
Generic synonyms: Change Over, Shift, Switch
Antonyms: Back

Definition of Veer

1. v. i. To change direction; to turn; to shift; as, wind veers to the west or north.

2. v. t. To direct to a different course; to turn; to wear; as, to veer, or wear, a vessel.

3. v. i. To change direction; to turn; to shift; as, wind veers to the west or north.

4. v. t. To direct to a different course; to turn; to wear; as, to veer, or wear, a vessel.

Definition of Veer

1. Noun. turning ¹

2. Verb. (intransitive) to change direction or course suddenly; to swerve ¹

3. Verb. (intransitive of the wind) to change direction in a clockwise direction if in the Northern Hemisphere, or in a counterclockwise direction if in the Southern Hemisphere Bowditch 2002 ¹

4. Verb. (intransitive nautical of the wind) to shift aft ¹

5. Verb. (intransitive nautical) to change direction into the wind; to wear ship ¹

6. Verb. (transitive) to turn ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Veer

1. to change direction [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Veer

veejayed
veejaying
veejays
veekend
veel
veeled
veeling
veels
veena
veenas
veenite
veep
veepee
veepees
veeps
veer (current term)
veered
veeries
veering
veeringly
veerings
veers
veery
vees
veg
veg*n
veg*ns
veg out
vega
vegalysen

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