swerve

Noun
  1. The act of turning aside suddenly (synset 101265750)
    is a type of: turn, turning - the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
    same as: swerving, veering
  2. An erratic deflection from an intended course (synset 107425950)
    is a type of: turn, turning - a movement in a new direction
    same as: yaw
Verb
  1. Turn sharply;
    Change direction abruptly (synset 202037140)
    "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right"
    is a type of: turn - change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
    subtypes:
    • peel off - leave a formation
    • yaw - swerve off course momentarily
    same as: curve, cut, sheer, slew, slue, trend, veer

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