SHEER

nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis)

(especially of a cliff or wall) perpendicular or nearly so

(of a fabric) very thin; diaphanous

perpendicularly

completely; right

a very fine or diaphanous fabric or article

(typically of a boat) swerve or change course quickly

a sudden deviation from a course, especially by a boat.

the upward slope of a ship's lines towards the bow and stern.