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SWERVES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Swerves.

Swerves - as a noun

The act of turning aside suddenly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swerving15veering11

An erratic deflection from an intended course

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
yaw9

Swerves - as a verb

Turn sharply; change direction abruptly

Example: "The car cut to the left at the intersection"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curve10cut5sheer8slew7slue4trend6veer7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
turn4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The car swerves to avoid hitting the pedestrian."
"He swerves his bike to avoid the pothole."
"The bus driver swerves abruptly to dodge a reckless driver."
"The skier swerves to avoid a fallen branch."
"The cyclist swerves to miss a stray dog on the road."
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Word Game Points

Is SWERVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, swerves is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SWERVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SWERVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, swerves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SWERVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SWERVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, swerves is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SWERVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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