Definition of Veer
Veer
veer


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to suddenly change someone/something's course or direction of movement;

e.g. He had to veer the car to the side so he wouldn't hit the animal.

(verb)
to change direction to a clockwise direction, used to describe the behavior of the wind;

e.g. They felt the wind veer south, taking their boat with it.

(noun)
a sudden change in course or direction;

e.g. They made a veer to the right to let the cyclist pass them.



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