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yaw

/jɔː/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does yaw mean?

noun, verb

A slow, unsteady movement from side to side, as of a ship in a storm. To turn or move from side to side, often unsteadily.

Example

"The ship was experiencing a violent yaw, making it difficult to navigate."

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