yaw

nouns

an erratic deflection from an intended course

swerve, yaw

be wide open

"the deep gaping canyon"

gape, yaw, yawn

deviate erratically from a set course

"the yawing motion of the ship"

yaw

is a type of (narrower)

turn aside; turn away from

swerve off course momentarily

"the ship yawed when the huge waves hit it"

yaw

is a type of (narrower)

turn sharply; change direction abruptly

"The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right"