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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
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.
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
Example
The pilot sheered the aircraft to the right to evade a flock of birds.
The experienced rider sheered the horse to the side to avoid a fallen branch on the trail.
During the regatta, the sailor sheered the boat to the left, taking advantage of a sudden gust of wind.
sheer
01
so thin as to transmit light
02
emphasizing the intensity or pureness of a particular quality or emotion
Example
The sheer beauty of the landscape took their breath away.
The sheer delight in her laughter was infectious.
The sheer determination in his eyes showed that he would not give up.
03
not mixed with extraneous elements
04
very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
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.
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