yawed
/jɔd/
VERB
1. To rotate around a vertical axis
To turn around a vertical axis while maintaining a general direction of travel, especially in reference to aircraft, ships, or other moving objects.
1.1. Turning horizontally around a vertical axis
Rotating an aircraft, ship, or vehicle around its vertical axis, causing its nose or front end to turn left or right relative to its direction of travel.
Synonyms
- turned
- pivoted
- swiveled
- swung
Antonyms
- straightened
Examples
- The airplane smoothly adjusted its heading as it yawed to align with the designated runway.
- During the storm, the ship's crew worked tirelessly to stabilize the vessel as it yawed in the turbulent waters.
Related Words
- rotated
- revolved
- maneuvered
- steered
- heading
1.2. Deviating from an intended course
Moving sideways or turning away from an intended direction, particularly when affected by wind, currents, or unstable steering.
Synonyms
- deviated
- swerved
- veered
- sheered
- slewed
- strayed
Antonyms
- straightened
Examples
- Caught in a crosswind, the sailboat briefly yawed, causing a moment of excitement for the sailors.
- The spacecraft's automated systems compensated for the unexpected turbulence, preventing any significant yawed deviation from its course.
Related Words
1.3. Steering a boat in a zigzag course
Steering a vessel poorly or allowing it to move irregularly from side to side instead of following its intended course.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- straightened
Examples
- The inexperienced sailor yawed the boat repeatedly across the intended course.
Related Words
VERB
2. To form blisters and white froth
To rise in blisters and break into white froth, particularly during the clarification of cane juice in sugar manufacturing.
2.1. Cane juice producing froth during processing
Developing bubbles or blisters that break into white foam during the clarification process in sugar production.
Synonyms
- foamed
- frothed
- bubbled
Related Words
- boiled
- bubbled
- clarified
- sugar refining
- cane juice