swerves
Turns sharply aside
Swerves is the plural noun and third-person singular verb form of swerve.
To swerve is to turn sharply or change direction abruptly, usually to avoid something: The driver swerved to miss the deer.
The noun swerve is an instance of this sudden change in course.
Figuratively, swerve can describe any abrupt departure from an expected path or position: The plot takes a wild swerve in the third act.
In slang, to swerve someone is to dodge or avoid them.
Change course suddenly
- divergeSeparate into directions
- driftGradual movement, no direction
- strayWander from course
- wanderMove without fixed direction
detour · depart · shift · curve · bend · arc · off-course · trajectory
Abrupt forceful shake
- lurchAbrupt unsteady movement
- veerChange course suddenly
- jerkAbrupt pulling motion
- whipStrikes or aerates
snap · twitch · flinch · yank · wrench · startle · abrupt · sharp
Controlling direction of movement
- wheelRotating circular frame
- lane changeSwitching driving paths
- overcorrectFix too much
- fishtailRear-end lateral skid
skid · hydroplane · brake · tires · road · highway · traffic · oncoming
Avoid by quick movement
- evasionAct of escaping detection
- sidestepEvade by moving aside
- eludeSkillfully avoid capture
- escapeFlight from captivity
bypass · circumvent · deflect · avert · miss · steer clear · duck · evade
Quick and light-moving
- quickMoving with speed
- deftSkillful and quick
- gracefulElegant in movement
- athleticPhysically strong and active
coordination · reflexes · balance · fluid · responsive · light-footed · acrobatic · evasive
veer
Change course suddenly
wander · detour · depart · shift · curve · bend · arc · off-course · trajectory · path
jolt
Abrupt forceful shake
whip · snap · twitch · flinch · yank · wrench · startle · abrupt · sharp · quick
steering
Controlling direction of movement
- wheelRotating circular frame
- lane changeSwitching driving paths
- overcorrectFix too much
fishtail · skid · hydroplane · brake · tires · road · highway · traffic · oncoming · guardrail
dodge
Avoid by quick movement
escape · bypass · circumvent · deflect · avert · miss · steer clear · duck · evade · skirt
nimble
Quick and light-moving
athletic · coordination · reflexes · balance · fluid · responsive · light-footed · acrobatic · evasive · pivoting
swervesstraightens
Makes not crooked
holds steady · proceeds · advances · stays · plows ahead
swervessteadies
Makes firm or stable
stabilizes · holds steady · stays · settles · calms
swervesperseveres
Continues despite difficulty
holds firm · commits · sticks to · follows through · adheres
- body swerveLateral evasion using torso