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swerving

Swerving (noun) means a sudden or repeated change of direction. Example: “The swerving of the truck ahead made her nervous.”

noun
1
A sudden or repeated change of direction.
"The swerving of the truck ahead made her nervous."
adj
1
Changing direction unpredictably; unsteady.
"The swerving cyclist nearly clipped a parked car."

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In plain EnglishDescribes something moving with sudden, unsteady changes in direction.

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more swerving comparative, swervings plural, most swerving superlative

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What does “swerving” mean?

The word “swerving” means a sudden or repeated change of direction. In plain terms, describes something moving with sudden, unsteady changes in direction.

How do you use “swerving” in a sentence?

Here is “swerving” used in a sentence: “The swerving of the truck ahead made her nervous.”

What part of speech is “swerving”?

Depending on how it is used, “swerving” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “swerving” have?

“Swerving” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sudden or repeated change of direction.

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