Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
laveer. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
laveer, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
laveer in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
laveer you have here. The definition of the word
laveer will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
laveer, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
From Dutch laveren.
Pronunciation
Verb
laveer (third-person singular simple present laveers, present participle laveering, simple past and past participle laveered)
- (nautical, obsolete) To beat against the wind; to tack.
1660, Dryden, Astraea Redux:But those that 'gainst stiff Gales laveering go
Must be at once resolv'd and skilful too.
Anagrams