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Jibe
01
frecciata, stoccata
a sharp or mocking remark aimed to criticize
Esempi
Tired of the constant jibes, he finally spoke up in defense.
Stanco delle costanti prese in giro, alla fine parlò in sua difesa.
to jibe
01
concordare, coincidere
to be in agreement with something
Esempi
That theory does n't jibe with current scientific understanding.
to jibe
01
strambare, virare in poppa
to alter the direction of a boat by moving the sail across the boat's centerline when the wind is coming from behind
Esempi
The boat heeled dramatically as the crew jibed to adjust their heading.
La barca si è inclinata notevolmente mentre l'equipaggio virava di bordo per regolare la rotta.
02
strambare, virare in poppa
to move the sail or boom from one side of the boat to the other when the wind is coming from behind
Esempi
The crew needed to jibe the mainsail to adjust to the changing wind conditions.
L'equipaggio ha dovuto virare la randa per adattarsi alle mutevoli condizioni del vento.
03
strambare, virare in poppa
(of a sail or boom) to move across the boat as it responds to the direction of the wind coming from behind
Esempi
The sail jibed with a sharp snap as the boat changed its course.
La vela cambiava lato con un netto scatto mentre la barca cambiava rotta.
