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sheer

1 of 4verb
/ʃɪr/
Forms:sheers,sheering,sheered,sheered
1

to move with a sudden and rapid change in direction, turning away from the current path or trajectory

  • The mountain biker had to sheer to the right to avoid colliding with a large rock.
  • The motorcyclist deftly sheered to the side, avoiding a deep pothole.
  • As the skier descended down the slope, they had to sheer sharply to avoid a patch of ice.
  • The point guard sheered past defenders with quick and unpredictable movements.
Synonyms:
swervecutcurvesluetrenddivertdeviateveerslew
2

to change the course or direction of something quickly and abruptly, often in response to an unexpected obstacle or situation

transitive
  • The off-road driver expertly sheered the ATV to navigate through uneven terrain.
  • The experienced rider sheered the horse to the side to avoid a fallen branch on the trail.
  • During the regatta, the sailor sheered the boat to the left, taking advantage of a sudden gust of wind.
  • The pilot sheered the aircraft to the right to evade a flock of birds.
  • She sheered the car to the left to avoid a collision when another vehicle unexpectedly changed lanes.
Synonyms:
swerve