American English pronunciation
How to pronounce yaw
IPA transcription: ['jɔ]
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Noun
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an erratic deflection from an intended course
Verb
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be wide open
“the deep gaping canyon”
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deviate erratically from a set course
“the yawing motion of the ship”
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swerve off course momentarily
“the ship yawed when the huge waves hit it”
Usage examples
- The opposite produces yaw to the right.
- Chyawanaprash tastes sweet and sour at the same time.
- The lorry driver yawned and decided to head for the next motel.
- The lorry driver yawned and decided to head for the next motel.
- Higgins's tricks included yawning and sneezing on cue.
- Automotive yaw sensors can be built around vibrating structure gyroscopes.
- The first unambiguous description of yaws was made by the Dutch physician Willem Piso.
- Both the yawl and the ketch have two masts, with the main mast foremost.
- The Council camps are Yawgoog Scout Reservation and Camp Cachalot.
- Yawgoog is normally active during the summer for eight weeks of operation.