YAW as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • an erratic deflection from an intended course
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) yaw is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

YAW as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • swerve off course momentarily
    Usage Example(s)
    • the ship yawed when the huge waves hit it
    Hypernyms(s) yaw is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • deviate erratically from a set course
    Usage Example(s)
    • the yawing motion of the ship
    Hypernyms(s) yaw is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • be wide open
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the deep gaping canyon
    Hypernyms(s) yaw is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower