Swerve has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
the act of turning aside suddenly
2
an erratic deflection from an intended course
3
A sudden movement out of a straight line, for example to avoid a collision.
Verb
1
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
"The car cut to the left at the intersection"
"The motorbike veered to the right"
2
To stray; to wander; to rove.
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)