sheer

v.

[1]	swerve , curve , trend , veer , slue , slew , cut

adv.

[1]	perpendicularly

adj.

[1]	steep , precipitous , abrupt , perpendicular , bluff , vertical
[2]	absolute , unmitigated , unqualified , downright , out-and-out , unalloyed , unadulterated , pure , unmixed , plain , simple , rank , total , complete , arrant , thorough , thoroughgoing , utter
[3]	transparent , absolute , downright , see-through , thin , out-and-out , rank , diaphanous , filmy , right-down , gauzy , gossamer , translucent , peekaboo
[4]	plain , unmingled , unmixed
[5]	bluff , bold
[6]	diaphanous , filmy , gauzy , gauze-like , gossamer , see-through , transparent , vaporous , vapourous , cobwebby