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Change the direction of a blow (4)

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I believe the answer is:

veer

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This might be a double definition.

'change' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'direction of a blow' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with motion as well as being verbs in their base form.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for veer that I've seen before include "Sudden direction change" , "Change direction abruptly" , "Change direction or course, like wind" , "Suddenly change direction" , "Turn sharply" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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