sheer

US /ʃɪr/

UK /ʃɪə(r)/

B1
v.i.Intransitive VerbTo suddenly turn or change direction
We watched the sailboat sheer to the left, wondering if it would sink
adv.AdverbStraight up and down; steeply
He drove sheer ahead into the rain
adj.Adjective(Of luck/stupidity) very complete or absolute
Her success was due to sheer determination and will power
adj.Adjective(Of fabric) very fine or thin; see-through
The sheer curtains did little to block the morning sunlight

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