Meaning of the word swerve in English

What does swerve mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

swerve

US /swɝːv/
UK /swɜːv/
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Verb

change or cause to change direction abruptly

Example:
The car swerved to avoid the pedestrian.
He had to swerve sharply to miss the deer.

Noun

an abrupt change of direction

Example:
The sudden swerve of the bus made everyone gasp.
He made a quick swerve to avoid the pothole.