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to jibe
01
to alter the direction of a boat by moving the sail across the boat's centerline when the wind is coming from behind
Examples
To avoid the storm, the captain decided to jibe and head back to the harbor.
02
to move the sail or boom from one side of the boat to the other when the wind is coming from behind
Examples
The crew needed to jibe the mainsail to adjust to the changing wind conditions.
03
(of a sail or boom) to move across the boat as it responds to the direction of the wind coming from behind
Examples
The sail jibed suddenly, causing a brief moment of disarray among the crew.
