yaw

🇬🇧 UK/jɒ:/🇺🇸 US

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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 English

yawother

=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.

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