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yaw

Pronunciation: /jɔː/
Definition of yaw

verb

[no object]
  • (of a moving ship or aircraft) twist or oscillate about a vertical axis: [with adverbial of direction]:the jet yawed sharply to the right

noun

[mass noun]
  • twisting or oscillation of a moving ship or aircraft about a vertical axis: applying the opposite rudder will tend to reduce the yaw

Origin:

mid 16th century: of unknown origin

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