swerve in WordNet English dictionary

1. turn sharply; change direction abruptly
   "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right"
   swerve  sheer  curve  trend  veer  slue  slew  cut 
   

1. the act of turning aside suddenly
   swerve  swerving  veering 
   
2. an erratic deflection from an intended course
   yaw  swerve