Sheer (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Slue
• Swerve
• Slew
• Curve
• Trend
• Cut
• Veer

Hypernyms

• Turn

Hyponyms

• Yaw
• Peel Off

Meaning ²

Cause to sheer; "She sheered her car around the obstacle".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Hypernyms

• Point
• Channelise
• Direct
• Manoeuvre
• Channelize
• Maneuver
• Manoeuver
• Head
• Guide