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Yaw

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006705

The rotational movement of a vessel about its vertical axis, causing its bow to swing from side to side. This motion can be induced by waves, wind, or an unstable steering system. Excessive yaw can make a ship difficult to steer and uncomfortable for passengers.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-006705
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectMarine and shipyard
TranslationsGerman: Gieren; Spanish: guiñada; French: embardée
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006705",
  "term": "Yaw",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The rotational movement of a vessel about its vertical axis, causing its bow to swing from side to side. This motion can be induced by waves, wind, or an unstable steering system. Excessive yaw can make a ship difficult to steer and uncomfortable for passengers.",
  "subject": "Marine and shipyard",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Gieren",
    "es": "guiñada",
    "fr": "embardée"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/yaw/"
}

Record 7,322 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.