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yaw

4 ENTRIES FOUND:

1yaw

noun \ˈy\

Definition of YAW

1
: the action of yawing; especially : a side to side movement
2
: the extent of the movement in yawing

Examples of YAW

  1. Sensors measure the pitch and yaw of the plane.
  2. The airplane's rudder is used to control yaw.

Origin of YAW

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1546

Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay

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