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
To direct to a different course; to turn; to wear; as, to veer, or wear, a vessel
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
turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right"
To change direction in a clockwise direction if in the Northern Hemisphere, or in a counterclockwise direction if in the Southern Hemisphere
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)