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Swerve As An Airplane

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99%3Exact Match!
noun

• an erratic deflection from an intended course

verb

• be wide open

• deviate erratically from a set course

• swerve off course momentarily

27%6 To lurch or swerve while in motion
noun

• pitching dangerously to one side

verb

• walk as if unable to control one's movements

• move sideways or in an unsteady way

27%7Swerve
verb

• prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off

• turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

• turn aside and away from an initial or intended course

• draw someone's attention away from something

• impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

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