The term 'SWERVE, AS A SHIP' can be solved by the crossword solutions YAW (3 letters) and SHEEROFF (8 letters). YAW is a nautical term that refers to the horizontal rotation of a ship around its vertical axis. Sheeroff is a nautical term that refers to the act of turning a ship away from its course in order to avoid an obstacle or danger. Together, these two terms describe the action of swerving as a ship.