"yaw" in the noun sense
1. yaw, swerve
an erratic deflection from an intended course
"yaw" in the verb sense
1. gape, yawn, yaw
be wide open
"the deep gaping canyon"
2. yaw
deviate erratically from a set course
"the yawing motion of the ship"
3. yaw
swerve off course momentarily
"the ship yawed when the huge waves hit it"
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