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To move in a turn, especially sharply or abruptly
“Floyd had to swerve to the right to avoid the log and remain on the highway.”
To deviate from a straight line or direct course
“The airplane track then began to gradually swerve to the right of the extended runway centerline.”
To change or cause to change direction
“On their return flight in the spring, there is a tendency to swerve westward, and at this time, they are occasionally abundant in eastern South Dakota.”
To skim the surface of a body of water while moving at high speed
“She was jolted back to reality when the car began to swerve on the slippery county road.”
To suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
To move aside or to and fro in a sudden or quick manner
To move around or sideways unsteadily or suddenly
To lean or bend at an angle
Divergence from a straight line or course
“People rightly blame the goalkeeper who could have reacted quicker or differently, or who could have read the swerve of the ball better.”
A sudden quick movement to avoid someone or something
A change to an opposite direction or position
A loop or curve in an object or path
A sudden involuntary movement caused by shock or surprise
A deviation from an expected level, amount or condition
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