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Do a turn at the helm perhaps (4)

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I believe the answer is:

veer

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'do' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with motion as well as being verbs in their base form.
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(Other definitions for veer that I've seen before include "Change direction sharply" , "Change direction abruptly" , "Change direction or course, like wind" , "Turn sharply" , "Suddenly change direction" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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