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Vocabulary Entry

yaw

|noun • verb
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noun

A side-to-side motion of a vehicle or aircraft.

Example Sentences

"The pilot had to correct the yaw of the aircraft to maintain a straight path."

"The car experienced a slight yaw when turning too sharply."

"Yaw is an important factor in aerodynamics."

verb

To move or cause to move to one side.

Example Sentences

"The ship began to yaw as the waves grew stronger."

"He had to yaw the steering wheel to avoid the obstacle."

"The drone yaws left and right to adjust its flight path."

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