# sheering

Pronunciation: say "SHEER-ing" /ˈʃɪəɹɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of sheer. — present participle and gerund of sheer
   - Simple: Present participle of sheer. Use this form for something turning or swinging aside right now.
   - _The vessel began sheering off course as the current strengthened._
   - _Sheering away from the reef, the captain steered into deeper water._

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