yawing

The word “yawing” has 2 syllables: yaw-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈjɔɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for yawing?

In the thesaurus, “yawing” has 37 synonyms and 1 antonym.

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

Synonyms for yawing

about-facing
arching
arcing
bending
bowing
breaking
circling
coiling
crooking
curling
curving
cutting
deviating
hooking
looping
pivoting
rounding
sheering
skewing
slewing
sluing
spiraling
spiralling
straying
sweeping
swerving
turning
twisting
veering
wandering
wavering
weaving
wheeling
winding
zagging
zigging
zigzagging

Antonyms for yawing

straightening

Meanings of yawing

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

As the boat encountered strong currents, it began yawing unpredictably, challenging the captain's navigation skills.
The pilot skillfully managed the airplane's descent, preventing any dangerous yawing during the turbulent weather.
Caught in the gusty winds, the kite soared gracefully, occasionally yawing in the sky.
The automated drone made precise adjustments to its trajectory to avoid unnecessary yawing during its aerial survey.
The experienced driver seamlessly handled the car's yawing motion as it navigated the sharp turns of the winding mountain road.

On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yawing, such as: about-facing, arching, arcing, bending, bowing, breaking, circling.

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