Curve and Sheer

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Curve verb - Turn sharply; change direction abruptly.

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Sheer is a synonym for curve. In some cases you can use "Sheer" instead a verb "Curve".

Nearby Words: curved, curving, curvy, curvature, curvet

Sheer verb - To depart abruptly from a straight line or course.

Usage example: the car sheered to avoid hitting the dog

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Curve is a synonym for sheer. Sometimes you can use "Curve" instead a verb "Sheer".

Nearby Words: sheered, sheering

It had already given him enough trouble between technical issues, the sheer difficulty curve, and an insult directed at fat people made by the Dealer; losing his suspend-save of a run that was right before the final boss - and a fairly decent run at that - because of a patch was the last straw.

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