Definition:
Yaw describes a rotation away from a straight heading, especially in ships and aircraft. Even small yaw can shift direction over time, changing where something ends up. The word suggests drift that is measurable, not imagined. It captures motion that looks subtle until it becomes obvious. Yaw is the sideways turn that quietly rewrites the path.
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