as in to veer
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
the ship yawed hard to the right when the rogue wave hit it broadside
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Recent Examples of yaw
The plane yawed left and right, dipped and climbed to avoid the flocks, churning my stomach like a roller coaster.
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Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2023
Combining that data with a simple wind model, the algorithm projected that yawing each of the five upstream turbines about 20 degrees to the north would maximize the group's generation from the northwest winds.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Mar. 2023
The vertical stabilizer or rudder enables sideways yawing movement (and helps counter-act such movement from crosswinds) while horizontal stabilizers help pitch the aircraft up or down.
—Sebastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2023
Air was not flowing smoothly over the F-14's wings while it was configured for landing, creating an opportunity for the plane to suddenly yaw left or right.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 15 Aug. 2017
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Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2023
Combining that data with a simple wind model, the algorithm projected that yawing each of the five upstream turbines about 20 degrees to the north would maximize the group's generation from the northwest winds.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Mar. 2023
The vertical stabilizer or rudder enables sideways yawing movement (and helps counter-act such movement from crosswinds) while horizontal stabilizers help pitch the aircraft up or down.
—Sebastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2023
Air was not flowing smoothly over the F-14's wings while it was configured for landing, creating an opportunity for the plane to suddenly yaw left or right.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 15 Aug. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yaw
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After passengers swim in the ocean, the boat tours the coast, veering close to the jagged cliffs, sea caves, and waterfalls. 10.—
Rachel Ng,
AFAR Media,
7 May 2025
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With hyperpop-ish glee, Barbie veered between musical, slapstick comedy, and melodrama.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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Jay Hook had a degree in engineering and was the rare pitcher who could explain how a curveball curves.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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Her one-shoulder design was perfectly tailored to curve to her body for sleek yet stylish sophistication.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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“Yaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yaw. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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