swerve
12 points
English
6 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #29,253
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
noun
the act of turning aside suddenly
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/swˈɝːv/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural swerves
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
an erratic deflection from an intended course
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “Another word for curve” gen-syn
- “Another word for swerving” gen-syn
- “the act of turning aside suddenly” wn-def
- “To turn aside. Gauden.” web-def
- “turn sharply; change direction abruptly” wn-def
Anagrams
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