yaw

• Существительное, обозначающее непреднамеренное отклонение от заданного курса, часто используемое в контексте транспортных средств, самолётов или кораблей.

A noun referring to an erratic deflection or deviation from an intended course, often used in the context of vehicles, aircraft, or ships.

1. Deviation from courseC1formal

   An unsteady or irregular movement away from a straight or intended path, especially in vehicles or aircraft.

   Отклонение от курса

   • The pilot corrected the yaw of the aircraft during the storm.
   • Strong winds caused a sudden yaw in the boat's direction.
   • The car experienced a slight yaw on the icy road.

   Synonymsdeviationdriftswerveswervingveer

• Глагол, используемый для описания движения транспортного средства, особенно самолёта или корабля, отклоняющегося от заданного курса путём вращения вокруг своей вертикальной оси.

A verb used to describe the movement of a vehicle, especially an aircraft or ship, deviating from its intended course by rotating around its vertical axis.

1. C2formal

   To gape or be wide open, often used in a poetic or descriptive sense.

   Зиять

   • The chasm yawned before them, deep and dark.
   • The wound on his arm gaped open.
   • The cave mouth yawned wide, inviting exploration.

   Synonymsgapeopenspreadyawn

   Antonymsclosesealshut

2. Deviate erratically from a set courseB2formal

   To move unsteadily or unpredictably from a planned path, especially in aviation or sailing.

   Отклоняться от курса

   • The plane began to yaw in the strong crosswind.
   • The ship yawed heavily as the storm hit.
   • The driver yawed the car to avoid the pothole.

   Synonymsdeviatedriftsideslipskewstrayswerveveerwander

   Antonymssteadystraighten

3. Swerve off course momentarilyB2formal

   To make a brief, sharp turn away from the intended direction.

   Отклониться от курса

   • The boat yawed to starboard before correcting.
   • The cyclist yawed suddenly to avoid a pedestrian.
   • The drone yawed left and then right as the pilot adjusted.

   Synonymsdeviatesheerskewslewswerveveer