I. ˈvir transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English veren, of Low German or Dutch origin; akin to Middle Dutch vieren to slacken, Middle Low German vīren
Date: 15th century
: to let out (as a rope)
II. verb
Etymology: Middle English veren, from Middle French virer, from Old French, to throw with a twisting motion, from Vulgar Latin * virare, alteration of Latin vibrare to wave, propel suddenly — more at vibrate
Date: 15th century
intransitive verb
1. : to change direction or course
the economy veer ed sharply downward
2. of the wind : to shift in a clockwise direction — compare back
3. : to wear ship
transitive verb
: to direct to a different course ; specifically : wear 7
Synonyms: see swerve
• veer·ing·ly -iŋ-lē adverb
III. noun
Date: circa 1611
: a change in course or direction
a veer to the right