Bow
Bow verb - To turn away from a straight line or course.
Usage example: the river bows gently to the north before it reaches the sea
Veer
Veer verb - To depart abruptly from a straight line or course.
Usage example: without warning the car veered to the left and into an oncoming truck
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| way | bow way | veer way |
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