YAW
/jɔː/
3-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of YAW
noun
- The rotation of an aircraft, ship, or missile about its vertical axis so as to cause the longitudinal axis of the aircraft, ship, or missile to deviate from the flight line or heading in its horizontal plane.
- The angle between the longitudinal axis of a projectile at any moment and the tangent to the trajectory in the corresponding point of flight of the projectile.
verb
- To turn about the vertical axis while maintaining course.
- To swerve off course to port or starboard.
noun
- A single tumor in the disease called yaws.
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Anagrams of YAW
way9
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About the word YAW
Is "YAW" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "YAW" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "YAW" worth?
In Scrabble, "YAW" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "YAW" mean?
The rotation of an aircraft, ship, or missile about its vertical axis so as to cause the longitudinal axis of the aircraft, ship, or missile to deviate from the flight line or heading in its horizontal plane.
What are the anagrams of "YAW"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as YAW: WAY.