Yaw

Related Terms:

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Definitions:

Noun

yaw swerve

Definition: an erratic deflection from an intended course

Definition: The rotation of an aircraft, ship, or missile about its vertical axis so as to cause the longitudinal axis of the aircraft, ship, or missile to deviate from the flight line or heading in its horizontal plane.

Definition: A single tumor in the disease called yaws.

Verb

gape yawn yaw

Definition: be wide open; "the deep gaping canyon"

yaw

Definition: deviate erratically from a set course; "the yawing motion of the ship"

yaw

Definition: swerve off course momentarily; "the ship yawed when the huge waves hit it"

Definition: To turn about the vertical axis while maintaining course.