Definition

To sail a boat in a zigzag course against the wind.

Example

The sailor had to laveer to make progress towards the harbor.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the boat had to laveer to get past those waves?

Yeah, that was impressive! They really know how to handle the wind.

It looked challenging, but they made it look easy.

Totally! I’d love to learn how to laveer like that someday.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Laveer originates from the Dutch word 'laveren', meaning to sail or to maneuver. The term describes the action of sailing a ship by zigzagging to make progress against the wind.

Memory Tip

Imagine a ship 'maneuvering' through the water by 'zigzagging' to make headway against the wind — that's what laveer means.

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