Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Yaws.
Yaws - as a noun
An infectious tropical disease resembling syphilis in its early stages; marked by red skin eruptions and ulcerating lesions
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frambesia16framboesia17Yaws - as a verb
To turn about the vertical axis while maintaining course.
To swerve off course to port or starboard.
To steer badly, zigzagging back and forth across the intended course of a boat; to go out of the line of course.
To rise in blisters, breaking in white froth, as cane juice in the clarifiers in sugar works.
Example Sentences
"The World Health Organization has launched a campaign to eliminate yaws by 2030."
"The primary symptoms of yaws include skin lesions and bone deformities."
"Untreated yaws can lead to severe disability."
"Penicillin is commonly used to treat yaws."
"Children are particularly susceptible to yaws."
Word Game Points
Is YAWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, yaws is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
YAWS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is YAWS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, yaws is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordYAWS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is YAWS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, yaws is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordYAWS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
