Canadian English Meaning of yaw

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Definitions and Meaning of yaw in English

Wordnet

yaw (n)

an erratic deflection from an intended course

Wordnet

yaw (v)

be wide open

deviate erratically from a set course

swerve off course momentarily

Webster

yaw (v. i.)

To rise in blisters, breaking in white froth, as cane juice in the clarifiers in sugar works.

Webster

yaw (v. i. & t.)

To steer wild, or out of the line of her course; to deviate from her course, as when struck by a heavy sea; -- said of a ship.

Webster

yaw (n.)

A movement of a vessel by which she temporarily alters her course; a deviation from a straight course in steering.

FAQs About the word yaw

yaw

an erratic deflection from an intended course, be wide open, deviate erratically from a set course, swerve off course momentarilyTo rise in blisters, breaking i

curve,veer,Arc,Arch,Bend,bow,circle,curl,cut,pivot

straighten (streɪtən)

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