virar — meaning in English

English meaning

• corner noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
• tack noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.
• turn verb To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.
• veer verb To change direction suddenly, especially while moving.

Senses

virar is used for these senses in English:

• corner (automotive, transitive) To turn a corner or drive around a curve.
• tack (nautical) The distance a sailing vessel runs between these maneuvers when working to windward; a board.
• turn (intransitive) To change one's direction of travel.

corner — full definition

1. noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
2. noun The place where two streets meet.
3. noun A difficult or awkward situation with limited options.
4. verb To force someone or something into a position with no escape.
5. verb To gain enough control over a market to influence prices.

tack — full definition

1. noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.
2. noun A change of course or approach, especially a new strategy after the old one stopped working.
3. noun The equipment used on a horse, such as a saddle and bridle.
4. verb To turn a sailing boat so the wind switches from one side to the other, or more generally to fasten something loosely in place.

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