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yaw

/jɔː/
noun
  1. A side-to-side movement or deviation from a straight course, especially of a ship or aircraft.
    • The pilot monitored the yaw on the instrument panel.
    • A sudden yaw threw the crew off balance.
    • The yaw of the sailboat made the passengers feel seasick.
verb
  1. To turn or swing off course, especially of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle moving through air or water.
    • The pilot corrected the plane as it started to yaw to the left.
    • Strong currents caused the ship to yaw away from its intended path.
    • The boat began to yaw in the strong wind.
Synonyms
swerveveer
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