overswerve

verb

Etymology

From over- + swerve.

  1. inherited from *swerbʰ-
  2. inherited from *swerbaną
  3. inherited from sweorfan
  4. inherited from swerven
  5. prefixed as overswerve — “over + swerve

Definitions

  1. To swerve excessively, especially to avoid hitting something.

    • Don't overswerve to avoid hitting a deer. If a collision with the animal seems inevitable, then hit it while maintaining full control of your car.

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