A clockwise shift in wind direction, such as when the winds shift from the south to the west Winds will veer during a cold frontal passage, as the southerly or southeast flow ahead of the front quickly shifts to the west or northwest following the front
A clockwise shift in the wind direction in the Northern Hemisphere at a certain location In the Southern Hemisphere, it is counterclockwise This can either happen horizontally or vertically (with height) For example, the wind shifts from the north to the northeast to the east It is the opposite of backing
A change in wind direction that shifts clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere at a certain location In the Southern Hemisphere, it is counterclockwise This can either happen in the horizontal or the vertical (with height) For example, the wind shifts from the north to the northeast to the east It is the opposite of backing
To change direction in a clockwise direction if in the Northern Hemisphere, or in a counterclockwise direction if in the Southern Hemisphere. Bowditch 2002
A quick-hitting run in which the ball is handed to either running back, whose paths are determined by the slant or charge of the defensive linemen The term veer comes from the back veering away from the defense
The wind is said to veer when its direction changes in a clockwise direction For example, a wind blowing from the south changes to the west This is described as "the wind veered to the west " Also see back and haul
If something veers in a certain direction, it suddenly moves in that direction. The plane veered off the runway and careered through the perimeter fence = swerve
If someone or something veers in a certain direction, they change their position or direction in a particular situation. He is unlikely to veer from his boss's strongly held views. To let out or release (a line or an anchor train)