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VEERING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Veering.

Veering - as a noun

The act of turning aside suddenly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swerve12swerving15

Veering - as a verb

To let out (a sail-line), to allow (a sheet) to run out.

To change direction or course suddenly; to swerve.

Example: "The car slid on the ice and veered out of control."

(of the wind) to shift in a clockwise direction (if in the northern hemisphere, or in a counterclockwise direction if in the southern hemisphere).

(of the wind) to shift aft.

To change direction into the wind; to wear ship.

To turn.

Example Sentences

"The cyclist narrowly missed veering into traffic."
"The hiker carefully navigated the veering trail."
"Despite the strong wind, the kite maintained its veering path."
"The weather report warned of sudden veering winds."
"She could feel her emotions veering from excitement to nervousness."
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Word Game Points

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

VEERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

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

Is VEERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, veering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VEERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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