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Yawing: meaning, definitions and examples

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yawing

 

[ jษ”หษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

nautical motion

Yawing refers to the movement of a vessel or vehicle around its vertical axis. This rotational movement causes the front of the vessel to shift side to side. In navigation, yawing can be an important factor to consider, especially in maintaining heading and stability during motion. It can also refer to a similar motion in aviation, where an aircraft may yaw while turning. Understanding yawing is essential for pilots and mariners alike.

Synonyms

sway, tilt, veer

Examples of usage

  • The boat started yawing due to the strong winds.
  • The pilot adjusted the controls to reduce the yawing motion.
  • Yawing can affect the accuracy of navigation systems.
  • As the tide changed, the ship began yawing unpredictably.

Translations

Translations of the word "yawing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น yawning

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคตเคพเคฌ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gรคhnen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menguap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะทั–ั…ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ziewanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ใใณใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bรขillement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bostezar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท esnemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜ํ’ˆํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุซุงุคุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรญvรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรญvanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅ“ˆๆฌ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zehanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรกp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั‚า›ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yawn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bostezar

Word origin

The term 'yaw' originates from the Old Norse word 'jaga', which means 'to shake' or 'to sway'. This term evolved along with seafaring technology as navigation became more complex and required precise control of vessels. In the early days of sailing, yawing was observed in galleys and sailing ships, affecting both speed and direction. Over time, the concept of yawing was adapted for use in aviation, as aircraft designers needed to understand and manage the yawing motion for improved flight stability and control. The term has continued to be relevant across various modes of transportation, including cars and boats, highlighting its importance in the studies of dynamics and control systems.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,399 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.