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sheer [ sheer ]


transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle sheered, present participle sheer·ing, 3rd person present singular sheers)
Definition:
 
swerve from course: to swerve from a course, or cause a vehicle or vessel to swerve from its course



noun  (plural sheers)
Definition:
 
1. change of course: an abrupt or sudden change of course

2. position of ship at anchor: the position of a ship in relation to its anchor

[Early 17th century. Origin ?]

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