definition of
swerve

[1] #1 swerve v. [sheer, curve, trend, veer, slue, slew, cut] turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right". wn

[2] #2 swerve n. [swerving, veering] the act of turning aside suddenly. wn

[3] #3 swerve n. [yaw] an erratic deflection from an intended course. wn