en sheer 1
the longitudinal curve of the vessel decks in a vertical plane, the usual reference being to the ship side; in the case of a deck having camber, its centreline sheer may also be given in off sets, curvature of deck in a fore and aft direction as seen in profile
en sheer 2
Of a ship: To turn aside, alter its direction, swerve to either side of its course, in obedience to the helm. Chiefly with advs., as off, out, away.

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ID 719550 Last modified 30.12.2004

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Domain inland waterway trafficmaritime traffic; seaborne traffic

kõrvale kalduma

sheer

Of a ship: To turn aside, alter its direction, swerve to either side of its course, in obedience to the helm. Chiefly with advs., as off, out, away.

kõrvale kalduma

sheer

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In order to be approved for carrying out pushing operations, powered vessels and tugs must ... be fitted with appropriate and effective devices to prevent the pusher vessel sheering out sideways to the stern of the vessel to be pushed.

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