yaw

[US]/jɔː/
[UK]/jɔ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. deviation from a straight course, as of a rocket, aircraft, or spacecraft
vt. to cause to deviate from a straight course
vi. to deviate from a straight course
Word Forms
Past Participleyawed
Third Person Singularyaws
Past Tenseyawed
Pluralyaws
Present Participleyawing

Phrases & Collocations

yaw control

yaw angle

yaw rate

Example Sentences

The ship yawed as the heavy wave struck abeam.

The ship began to yaw in the strong currents.

The pilot corrected the yaw of the aircraft.

The car yawed suddenly on the icy road.

The boat yawed as it hit a large wave.

The skier managed to control the yaw of his skis.

The drone's yaw movement was smooth and precise.

The driver overcorrected, causing the car to yaw out of control.

The ship's yaw angle was off due to the strong winds.

The yaw rate of the spacecraft was carefully monitored during reentry.

The helicopter yawed slightly to the left before landing.

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