Meaning Of The Word Veer

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veer
verb: If something veers in a certain direction, it suddenly moves in that direction.

veer in American English 1
to change direction; shift; turn or swing around
intransitive verb: to change direction or turn about or aside; shift, turn, or change from one course, position, inclination, etc., to another
noun: a change of direction, position, course, etc
transitive verb: to alter the direction or course of; turn

veer in American English 2
to let out (a line, chain, anchor, etc.)
transitive verb: to slacken or let out

veer in British English 1
verb: to alter direction (of); swing around

veer in British English 2
verb: to slacken or pay out (cable or chain)

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