yaw

• Nom désignant un mouvement de rotation autour de l'axe vertical, ou un écart involontaire par rapport à une trajectoire ou un cap, notamment pour un avion, un navire ou un véhicule.

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.

   lacet

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeviationdriftswerveswervingveer

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire le mouvement d'un véhicule, en particulier un avion ou un navire, qui s'écarte de sa trajectoire en tournant autour de son axe vertical.

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.

   Bâiller

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

   Synonymesgapeopenspreadyawn

   Antonymesclosesealshut

2. Deviate erratically from a set courseB2formal

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

   Lacet (mouvement erratique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeviatedriftsideslipskewstrayswerveveerwander

   Antonymessteadystraighten

3. Swerve off course momentarilyB2formal

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

   Lacets

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeviatesheerskewslewswerveveer