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sheer
- Entry Word:
- sheer
- Function:
- verb
Text:
1
to change one's course or direction<the cruise ship sheered to the northwest, putting it safely out of the path of the hurricane>— see turn 3
2
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course<the car sheered to avoid hitting the dog>— see swerve 1
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