Double back and Sheer

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Double back verb - Retrace one's course.

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Sheer and double back are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sheer" instead a verb "Double back".

Sheer verb - To change one's course or direction.

Usage example: the cruise ship sheered to the northwest, putting it safely out of the path of the hurricane

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Double back and sheer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Double back" instead a verb "Sheer".

Nearby Words: sheered, sheering

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