Wind and Yaw

Wind

Wind verb - To follow a circular or spiral course.

Yaw and wind are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Yaw" instead the word "Wind" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: windy, winding, windless, windstorm, winder

Yaw

Yaw verb - To depart abruptly from a straight line or course.
Usage example: the ship yawed hard to the right when the rogue wave hit it broadside
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Wind and yaw are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Wind" instead the word "Yaw" as a verb or a noun.
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