TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
yawing [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-06-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ballistics
- Weapon Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- yawing
1, record 1, English, yawing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Due to insufficient twist, some projectiles never become stable in flight, and yaw continually until impact. Yawing determines the surface area of the projectile upon impact. 2, record 1, English, - yawing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Balistique
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- oscillation
1, record 1, French, oscillation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-06-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Electric Rotary Machines - Types
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- yawing 1, record 2, English, yawing
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The provision that must be made for a horizontal-axis wind mill to turn on a vertical axis to keep it facing approximately into the wind. 2, record 2, English, - yawing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Machines tournantes électriques - types
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- régulation d'embardées
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gulation%20d%27embard%C3%A9es
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de régulation qui oriente l'éolienne en réponse aux changements dans la direction du vent. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gulation%20d%27embard%C3%A9es
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1985-10-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- yawing
1, record 3, English, yawing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The vertical stabilizer ... helps to keep the plane from yawing or turning about its vertical axis. 2, record 3, English, - yawing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mouvement de lacet
1, record 3, French, mouvement%20de%20lacet
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- lacet 2, record 3, French, lacet
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le flux de l'air, qui s'écoule de part et d'autre du plan vertical de la queue, contrarie le mouvement de lacet qui tend à faire pivoter l'appareil. 3, record 3, French, - mouvement%20de%20lacet
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mouvement de lacet : terme uniformisé par le CUTA Maintenance. 4, record 3, French, - mouvement%20de%20lacet
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: