VEER | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word VEER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of VEER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Veer

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late 16th century: from French virer, perhaps from an alteration of Latin gyrare (see gyrate)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: vɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

change direction suddenly

Short Definition:

change direction suddenly

Examples:
  • an oil tanker that had veered off course

Word: Veer

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: vɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a sudden change of direction.

Short Definition:

sudden change of direction

Definition:

an offensive play using a modified T-formation with a split backfield, which allows the quarterback the option of passing to the fullback, pitching to a running back, or running with the ball.

Short Definition:

offensive play using modified T-formation

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