Stray and Sheer

Stray

Stray verb - To commit an offense.

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

Nearby Words: strayed, straying

Sheer

Sheer verb - To depart abruptly from a straight line or course.
Usage example: the car sheered to avoid hitting the dog

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

Nearby Words: sheered, sheering
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