Yawed: meaning, definitions and examples

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yawed

 

[ jษ”หd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement direction

Yawed refers to the action of turning or rotating about a vertical axis. This term is commonly used in aviation and maritime contexts, describing the movement of a vehicle as it changes direction. When an airplane yaws, its nose moves to the left or right, often to align with a flight path or to make a turn. Yawing is usually controlled by the rudder or other steering mechanisms in both aircraft and ships. Understanding yaw is critical for navigation and maintaining control during maneuvers.

Synonyms

swerved, turned, twisted

Examples of usage

  • The pilot yawned the plane to avoid turbulence.
  • The ship yawned to navigate through the narrow channel.
  • He had to yaw the drone to capture the landscape.
  • The vehicle yawed sharply around the corner.

Translations

Translations of the word "yawed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desviado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค•เคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgedreht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ miring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ะธะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nachylony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚พใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inclinรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inclinado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yatฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์šธ์–ด์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naklonฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naklonenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ€พๆ–œ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nagnjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hallandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะธัั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yรถnษ™lmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inclinado

Etymology

The term 'yaw' has its origins in maritime and aeronautical terminology, deriving from Old Norse 'yรก', which means 'to turn' or 'to swing.' In nautical contexts, it referred to the turning of a ship's bow to the port or starboard side. Over time, the term became formalized in English and adopted into aviation language as aircraft maneuvering techniques developed in the 20th century. As airplanes and ships began to require more precise controls for navigation and stability, yaw became an essential concept in both theory and practice. Today, 'yaw' is defined within the context of flight dynamics, describing an aircraft's rotation about its vertical axis, making it a crucial aspect of piloting and aeronautics.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,888, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.