YAW


Meaning of YAW in English

v. & n.

v.intr. (of a ship or aircraft etc.) fail to hold a straight course; fall off; go unsteadily (esp. turning from side to side).

n. the yawing of a ship etc. from its course.

[ 16th c.: orig. unkn. ]

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