veering

Meanings

• Verb

  Turning away from a course, especially a straight one; swerving.

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Antonyms

haul forward , back

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with veering
fearing , tearing , hearing , clearing , appearing

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Variants

List of all variants of veering that leads to same result
veer , veered , veering , veeringly , veers

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Etymology

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From Old French veirier, from veer 'turn'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'veering' is often used in the context of sailing and aviation.

2. In sailing, a sailor might 'veer' the helm to change the direction of the boat.

3. In aviation, a pilot might 'veer' the plane to avoid a collision or to land on a different runway.

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Related Concepts

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1. swerve: A sudden turn or deviation from a course.

2. course correction: The act of making adjustments to keep an object, such as a ship or a plane, on its intended path.

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Culture

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In literature, 'veering' is often used metaphorically to describe a change in direction or course, especially in the context of a narrative or a character's actions. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the character Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's life as 'veering wildly in every direction'.

How to Memorize "veering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a boat or a car turning away from a straight path.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of turning or changing direction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Veer is a Verb that means To Turn'.

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