Veer meaning

What does “veer” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“veer” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: turn sharply; change direction abruptly.

veer

verb

  1. turn sharply; change direction abruptly

    “The car cut to the left at the intersection”

    “The motorbike veered to the right”

  2. shift to a clockwise direction

    “the wind veered”

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Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University