veering

• Nom désignant l'action de dévier soudainement sur le côté ou de changer brusquement de direction.

A noun referring to the act of turning aside suddenly or changing direction abruptly.

1. Sudden change in directionB2formal

   The act of turning aside or changing direction abruptly, often used in navigation or movement.

   Changement brusque de direction

   • The veering of the ship to the left avoided the iceberg.
   • The driver's sudden veering caused the car to skid.
   • The wind's veering made the sailing race more challenging.

   Synonymesdeflectiondeviationdivergencesheershiftslewswerveturnyaw

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer un changement soudain de direction, de trajectoire ou d'opinion.

A verb used to indicate a sudden change in direction, course, or opinion.

1. Change direction suddenlyB2formal

   To turn or change direction abruptly, especially while moving.

   Changer brusquement de direction

   • The car veered sharply to avoid hitting the deer.
   • The wind veered to the north, bringing colder air.
   • The conversation veered off into a completely different topic.

   Synonymesdeviatedivergesheerswerveswingturnwheel

   Antonymescontinuestraighten

2. Shift clockwiseC1formal

   In meteorology or navigation, to shift direction in a clockwise manner.

   Virer (en parlant du vent)

   • The wind is expected to veer from southwest to west.
   • The captain noted the wind veering as the storm approached.
   • In the northern hemisphere, winds often veer with the passage of a front.

   Synonymesclockhaul

   Antonymesback