Synonyms for yaw

Synonyms for (noun) yaw

Synonyms: swerve, yaw

Definition: an erratic deflection from an intended course

Similar words: turn, turning

Definition: a movement in a new direction

Usage: the turning of the wind


Synonyms for (verb) yaw

Synonyms: yaw

Definition: swerve off course momentarily

Usage: the ship yawed when the huge waves hit it

Similar words: curve, cut, sheer, slew, slue, veer, trend, swerve

Definition: turn sharply; change direction abruptly

Usage: The car cut to the left at the intersection; The motorbike veered to the right


Synonyms: yaw

Definition: deviate erratically from a set course

Usage: the yawing motion of the ship

Similar words: divert, deviate

Definition: turn aside; turn away from


Synonyms: yaw, yawn, gape

Definition: be wide open

Usage: the deep gaping canyon

Similar words: be

Definition: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)

Usage: John is rich; This is not a good answer


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