yaw

Noun

• an erratic deflection from an intended course

Verb

• swerve off course momentarily
  • the ship yawed when the huge waves hit it
    

• deviate erratically from a set course
  • the yawing motion of the ship
    

• be wide open
  • the deep gaping canyon
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  swerve , gape , yawn