to change direction; to ware ship; to allow a line to run out to some extent; veer and haul is to pull a rope tight by drawing it in and slackening it alternately until the body to which it is applied acquires an additional motion, like the vibrations of a pendulum, so that the rope is strained to a greater tension with more facility and speed [91.25
The wind is said to veer when its direction changes in a clockwise direction. For example, a wind blowing from the south changes to the west. This is described as "the wind veered to the west." Also see back and haul.
turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right"
shift to a clockwise direction; "the wind veered"
To gently steer in one direction.
To let out a cable. It also refers to the change of direction of the wind, clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.
to change the direction of a vessel in reference to the wind
When the wind changes its direction in a clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere, or in a counter-clockwise direction in the southern hemisphere.
to let anchor cable, line, or chain run out by its own weight. Also, when the wind changes direction clockwise or to the right, it is said to veer.
the wind is said to veer when it shifts in a clockwise direction, as from north to northeast. When the wind shifts counter-clockwise, it is said to back.
Let out; as veer away the cable. To change a ship's course from one tack to the other, by turning her stern to windward. Shift. The wind veers, that is, it shifts or changes.
(in reference to wind) Rotate in a clockwise direction (Northern hemisphere). Also see back.
A shifting of the wind direction, opposite of backing. Clockwise in the northern hemisphere, counter-clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
To slacken or lower a sail or spar.
When the wind shifts in a clockwise direction.