/ Dictionary / Index S swerve: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: swerve Pronunciation: (swûrv), [key] — v., n. swerved, swerv•ing, —v.i. to turn aside abruptly in movement or direction; deviate suddenly from the straight or direct course. —v.t. to cause to turn aside: Nothing could swerve him. —n. an act of swerving; turning aside. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: swerve (Thesaurus) sweptwing sweven Related Content Daily Word Quiz: neologism Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language