English dictionary

veer

/v/i/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

turn sharply; change direction abruptly

verb.motion

Examples
The motorbike veered to the right.

Synonyms curve cut sheer slew slue swerve trend

Source: WordNet 3.0
shift to a clockwise direction

verb.change

Examples
The wind veered.

Antonyms back

Source: WordNet 3.0
To change direction; to turn; to shift; as, wind <i>veers</i> to the west or north.

verb

Source: webster1913
To direct to a different course; to turn; to wear; as, to <i>veer</i>, or wear, a vessel.

verb

Source: webster1913