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to sheer
01
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
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
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Example
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.
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