Gybe
/dʒaɪb/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sailing Term
Used specifically in sailing to describe a technical maneuver involving the sail. 
During the regatta, each team had to gybe skillfully.
Pro Tip 2/3Change Direction
Emphasizes the change of course or direction of a sailboat. 
We needed to gybe to avoid the approaching storm.
Pro Tip 3/3Wind Influence
The action is performed to take advantage of wind direction in sailing. 
The captain decided to gybe to harness the strong westerlies.
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JibeReverseShiftSwingSwitchTackTurnVeer
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