yaw
UK/jɒ:/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To rotate about a vertical axis, causing a ship, aircraft, or missile to deviate from its intended course
（船、飞机等）偏航，偏转
n.
A rotation or deviation of a vessel or aircraft about its vertical axis
偏航，偏荡
Root Breakdown
Native Englishyawother
=yaw
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ship began to yaw as strong winds pushed it away from its intended course.
- 2.
The pilot corrected the aircraft's yaw to maintain a straight flight path.