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Yaw (Verb)

Deviate erratically from a set course; "the yawing motion of the ship".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The aircraft's yaw caused it to veer sharply off course during the storm.
The ship's steady yawing motion made it difficult for the passengers to maintain their balance.
As the pilot lost control, the plane began to yaw violently back and forth.
The strong gusts of wind made the kite yaw unpredictably in the air.
The boat's rudder failure caused it to yaw wildly as it drifted out to sea.

Be wide open; "the deep gaping canyon".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The massive, dark cavern seemed to yaw wide beneath our feet, a void of uncertainty and hidden dangers.
A powerful force pushed against the structure, making the entrance yaw ominously, as if warning us away.
Beyond the rocky ledge, a seemingly bottomless gorge began to yaw, an endless expanse of blue-grey shadow and air.
Staring down into the crevice, I felt the solid ground beneath me seem to yaw wide, like a hungry mouth opening its lips.
Years of weathering had caused the ground to yaw open, and now the ancient cracks plunged into unseen depths.

Swerve off course momentarily; "the ship yawed when the huge waves hit it".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The plane yawed violently to the left as it flew through the turbulent air.
The ship yawed when the huge waves hit it, but the captain managed to regain control.
As the driver lost traction on the wet road, the car began to yaw wildly out of control.
The small sailboat yawed in the strong gust of wind, causing the crew to struggle to keep their balance.
During the intense storm, the helicopter yawed unpredictably, making it difficult for the pilot to maintain a steady course.