Synonyms for yaws

Noun

1. yaws, frambesia, framboesia, infectious disease

usage: an infectious tropical disease resembling syphilis in its early stages; marked by red skin eruptions and ulcerating lesions

Noun

1. yaws, frambesia, framboesia, infectious disease

usage: an erratic deflection from an intended course

Verb

1. gape, yawn, yaw, be

usage: be wide open; "the deep gaping canyon"

2. yaw, deviate, divert

usage: deviate erratically from a set course; "the yawing motion of the ship"

3. yaw, swerve, sheer, curve, trend, veer, slue, slew, cut

usage: swerve off course momentarily; "the ship yawed when the huge waves hit it"