Definition
- (verb) To let out (a sail-line), to allow (a sheet) to run out.
- (verb) To change direction or course suddenly; to swerve. “The car slid on the ice and veered out of control.”
- (verb) (of the wind) To shift in a clockwise direction (if in the Northern Hemisphere, or in a counterclockwise direction if in the Southern Hemisphere).
- (verb) (of the wind) To shift aft.
- (verb) To change direction into the wind; to wear ship.
- (verb) To turn.
- (noun) A motion that veers; a sudden swerve.
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Word stats
- Veering contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 6 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 11.
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- abjured
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Frequently asked questions
What does Veering mean?
To let out (a sail-line), to allow (a sheet) to run out.
What are the anagrams of Veering?
Valid anagrams: reeving.
How many letters are in Veering?
Veering has 7 letters.
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