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yaw Synonyms

Another word for yaw

Choosing another word for yaw depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A twisting or oscillating motion of a moving ship, aircraft, or spacecraft around its vertical axis, causing it to deviate temporarily from its intended straight course.

Usage Example

"The flight control system automatically adjusted the rudder to counteract the sudden swerve caused by the crosswind."

Strong
swerve
deviation
Weak
veer

• verb (Context 2)

To turn or oscillate horizontally around a vertical axis, deviating temporarily from a straight course (especially of a moving ship, aircraft, or spacecraft).

Usage Example

"The small sailboat began to veer wildly as the heavy swells struck its stern."

Strong
veer
swerve
Weak
slewing
deviate
fishtail

• Nearby Words

yarn
yarrow
yavne
yaw
yawn
yawner
yawning

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Yaw. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/yaw
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