Veer Definition
vîr
veered, veering, veers
verb
veered, veering, veers
To turn aside from a course or established direction; swerve.
Veered to the left to avoid a pothole.
American Heritage
To let out (a rope, anchor chain, etc.) gradually.
Webster's New World
To change sides; shift, as from one opinion or attitude to another.
Webster's New World
To deviate from a purpose, behavior, or previous pattern.
American Heritage
To change direction; shift; turn or swing around.
Webster's New World
noun
veers
A change of direction.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Veer
Noun
Singular:
veer
Plural:
veersOrigin of Veer
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Middle English veren from Middle Dutch vieren per1 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Middle Dutch vieren (“to slacken").
From Wiktionary
French virer from Old French
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Middle French virer.
From Wiktionary
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