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yaw Definition

yaw (yƓ)

intransitive verb

  1. to swing back and forth across its course, as a ship pushed by high waves
  2. to swing to the left or right on the vertical axis so that the longitudinal axis forms an angle with the line of flight; esp., to rotate or oscillate about the vertical axis: said of a projectile, aircraft, spacecraft, etc.

Etymology: ON jaga, to sway, move back and forth < or akin to Du & Ger jagen, to hunt

transitive verb

to cause to yaw

noun

  1. an act of yawing
  2. the angle formed by a yawing craft
yaw Synonyms

yaw

v.

curve, swerve, bank; see bend 2, turn 6, veer.

yaw Usage Examples

Object

  • angle: A correction factor for C P in cases where yaw angle is not zero is given by where is the yaw angle.
  • moment: The heavier the caravan the higher the yaw moment of inertia, thus the critical driving speed reduces!
  • mechanism: Most micro wind turbines are fitted with a free yawing mechanism and tail fin to direct the turbine into the wind.
  • rate: We could end up with the electronics inducing a spin to match the steering input to the yaw rate!
  • pitch: Note any tendencies to yaw, pitch or roll.
  • control: These are now revealed to contain the air bleed ejectors for yaw control.

Modifying Another Word

  • no: F There should be no yaw or roll throughout.

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