American English pronunciation

How to pronounce yaw

IPA transcription: ['jɔ]

Hear “yaw” pronounced

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Noun

  • an erratic deflection from an intended course

Verb

  • be wide open

    “the deep gaping canyon”

  • deviate erratically from a set course

    “the yawing motion of the ship”

  • 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.