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yaw

noun verb

An erratic deflection from an intended course

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Word length
3
Starts with
Y
Ends with
W
Contains
A
Scrabble score
9

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noun

  1. An erratic deflection from an intended course

verb

  1. Be wide open

    “The deep gaping canyon”

verb

  1. Deviate erratically from a set course

    “The yawing motion of the ship”

verb

  1. Swerve off course momentarily

    “The ship yawed when the huge waves hit it”

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The deep gaping canyon
The yawing motion of the ship
The ship yawed when the huge waves hit it

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