veer vs whank

veer

noun
  • A turn or swerve; an instance of veering. 

verb
  • To shift in a clockwise direction (if in the Northern Hemisphere, or in a counterclockwise direction if in the Southern Hemisphere). 

  • To change direction or course suddenly; to swerve. 

  • To shift aft. 

  • To change direction into the wind; to wear ship. 

  • To turn. 

whank

noun
  • A strike with the fist; a blow; a knock. 

  • A large portion, slice or lump. 

verb
  • To beat; to thrash; to whip; to lash. 

  • To cut, especially to cut off a large portion. 

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