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yaw

yaw [ yaw ]


transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle yawed, present participle yaw·ing, 3rd person present singular yaws)
Definition:
 
1. go or put ship off course: to deviate from a straight course, or make a boat or ship do this

2. turn around vertical axis: to turn around the vertical axis, or make an aircraft do this

3. zigzag: to move unsteadily on a zigzag course, or make somebody or something do this



noun 
Definition:
 
deviation from course: the deviation of a boat or ship from a straight course

[Mid-16th century. Origin ?]
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