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Yaw has 8 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

an erratic deflection from an intended course

2

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.

3

A single tumor in the disease called yaws.

Verb
1

be wide open

"the deep gaping canyon"

2

deviate erratically from a set course

"the yawing motion of the ship"

yaw
3

swerve off course momentarily

"the ship yawed when the huge waves hit it"

yaw
4

To turn about the vertical axis while maintaining course.

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

Example Sentences
"the deep gaping canyon" verb
"the yawing motion of the ship" verb
"the ship yawed when the huge waves hit it" verb
See Also
plane deviate tangent yawmeter rotation steer clarifier trajectory
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
turning be deviate swerve
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
hunt
Rhyming Words
kyaw
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