Swerve (Verb)
Meaning
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.
Examples
- The car's tires screeched as the driver had to swerve to avoid hitting a pedestrian stepping into the road.
- The cyclist swerved into the bike lane to let a larger vehicle pass on the main road.
- The bird swerved sharply to the right to evade a predator swooping down to grab it.
- She had to swerve quickly around the pothole or risk damaging her car's suspension.
- He nearly lost control of his bike as he swerved to avoid a low branch hanging above the trail.