Yaw has 8 different meanings across 3 categories:
Noun · Verb · Proper Noun
an erratic deflection from an intended course
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.
A single tumor in the disease called yaws.
be wide open
"the deep gaping canyon"
deviate erratically from a set course
"the yawing motion of the ship"
swerve off course momentarily
"the ship yawed when the huge waves hit it"
To turn about the vertical axis while maintaining course.
A surname.