Definitions for: Yaw


[n] an erratic deflection from an intended course
[v] become deflected
[v] deviate erratically form a set course, as of a ship, for example
[v] be wide open



Webster (1913) Definition: Yaw, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Yawed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Yawing.] [Cf. Yew, v. i.]
To rise in blisters, breaking in white froth, as cane juice
in the clarifiers in sugar works.


Yaw, v. i. & t. [Cf. Prov. G. gagen to rock, gageln to
totter, shake, Norw. gaga to bend backward, Icel. gagr bent
back, gaga to throw the neck back.] (Naut.)
To steer wild, or out of the line of her course; to deviate
from her course, as when struck by a heavy sea; -- said of a
ship.

Just as he would lay the ship's course, all yawing
being out of the question. --Lowell.


Yaw, n. (Naut.)
A movement of a vessel by which she temporarily alters her
course; a deviation from a straight course in steering.

Synonyms: gape, swerve, yawn

See Also: be, curve, cut, deviate, divert, hunt, sheer, slew, slue, swerve, trend, turn, turning, veer

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