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Schlenker.

swerve (abrupt movement, especially of a vehicle)

9 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈʃlɛŋkɐ/

  1. swerve (abrupt movement, especially of a vehicle)

    masculine · strong
    Der Autofahrer machte einen unerwarteten Schlenker

  2. detour

    colloquial · masculine · strong
    einen kleinen Schlenker machen
Where this word comes from

Deverbal from schlenkern.

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