Sheer and Zigzag

Sheer

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

Zigzag and sheer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Zigzag" instead a verb "Sheer".

Nearby Words: sheered, sheering

Zigzag

Zigzag verb - To move suddenly aside or to and fro.
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Synonyms for Zigzag

Sheer and zigzag are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sheer" instead a verb "Zigzag".

Nearby Word: zigzagged
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