Rechercher
to sheer
01
virer, dérailler
to move with a sudden and rapid change in direction, turning away from the current path or trajectory
Intransitive: to sheer | to sheer to a direction
02
détourner, virer brusquement
to change the course or direction of something quickly and abruptly, often in response to an unexpected obstacle or situation
Transitive: to sheer a moving object or animal | to sheer a moving object or animal to a direction
sheer
01
transparent, diaphane
so thin as to transmit light
02
pur
emphasizing the intensity or pureness of a particular quality or emotion
03
pur, simple
not mixed with extraneous elements
04
raide, à pic
very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
sheer
01
directement, aussitôt
directly
02
tout droit, verticalement
straight up or down without a break
sheer
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Exemple
The mountain biker had to sheer to the right to avoid colliding with a large rock.
As the skier descended down the slope, they had to sheer sharply to avoid a patch of ice.
The point guard sheered past defenders with quick and unpredictable movements.
The motorcyclist deftly sheered to the side, avoiding a deep pothole.
The pilot sheered the aircraft to the right to evade a flock of birds.
