angle of yaw

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noun Aeronautics.

the acute angle between the longitudinal axis of an aircraft or spacecraft and a given reference direction, as viewed from above.

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Words nearby angle of yaw

angle of refraction, angle of repose, angle of roll, angle of slide, angle of view, angle of yaw, angle plate, anglepod, angler, anglerfish, Anglesey

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