veer1
v.
- change direction suddenly.
▸suddenly change in opinion, subject, etc.
- (of the wind) change direction clockwise around the points of the compass. The opposite of back.
n.
a sudden change of direction.
Etymology
C16: from Fr. virer, perh. from an alt. of L. gyrare (see gyrate).
veer2
v.
Nautical, dated slacken or let out (a rope or cable) in a controlled way.
Etymology
ME: from MDu. vieren.