yaw

• Substantivo que designa um desvio não intencional do curso ou rumo pretendido, usado sobretudo em contextos de veículos, aeronaves ou embarcações; também se refere ao movimento de rotação em torno do eixo vertical de uma aeronave ou embarcação.

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.

   Desvio de curso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdeviationdriftswerveswervingveer

• Verbo usado para descrever o movimento de um veículo, especialmente uma aeronave ou embarcação, que se desvia do rumo pretendido girando em torno de seu eixo 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.

   Escancarar-se

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

   Sinônimosgapeopenspreadyawn

   Antônimosclosesealshut

2. Deviate erratically from a set courseB2formal

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

   Desviar-se do curso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdeviatedriftsideslipskewstrayswerveveerwander

   Antônimossteadystraighten

3. Swerve off course momentarilyB2formal

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

   Desviar do curso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdeviatesheerskewslewswerveveer