yawed

The word “yawed” has 1 syllable: yawed

It's pronounced as /jɔd/


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In the thesaurus, “yawed” has 1 synonym and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for yawed along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for yawed

Antonyms for yawed

  • straightened

Meanings of yawed

  • verb
    1. To turn about the vertical axis while maintaining course.
    2. To swerve off course to port or starboard.
    3. To steer badly, zigzagging back and forth across the intended course of a boat; to go out of the line of course.
    4. To rise in blisters, breaking in white froth, as cane juice in the clarifiers in sugar works.

Example Sentences

  • The airplane smoothly adjusted its heading as it yawed to align with the designated runway.
  • Caught in a crosswind, the sailboat briefly yawed, causing a moment of excitement for the sailors.
  • As the car navigated the icy road, the driver skillfully corrected the steering to avoid a potential yawed skid.
  • The spacecraft's automated systems compensated for the unexpected turbulence, preventing any significant yawed deviation from its course.
  • During the storm, the ship's crew worked tirelessly to stabilize the vessel as it yawed in the turbulent waters.

On this page you'll find 2 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yawed, such as: straightened, veered.

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Related Words

veered

  • bend
  • bowed
  • circled
  • curved
  • cut
  • deflect
  • depart
  • deviate
  • deviated
  • diverge
  • divert
  • drift
  • pivot
  • sheered
  • shift
  • skid
  • swerve
  • swerved
  • swing
  • swung
  • turned
  • twist
  • wandered
  • whipped
  • whirl
  • yawed
  • zagged
  • zigged

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