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Term:
veer, veering (v)
Definition:
1) Changing direction of the wind clockwise; as in: “The wind is veering into the East.” 2) To lead a line around a bitt or block, thereby changing its direction for a purchase. 3) To indicate that the relative wind is changing direction toward the stern, as in “Ease the sheets; the wind is starting to veer.” 4) To let out rope. “You can veer out about 20 feet of the dinghy painter so it will tow better.”
