Definition & Meaning of "jibe"

Jibe

an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

to jibe

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

Jibe

/d‌ʒˈa‌ɪb/

/ˈdʒaɪb/

to jibe

to alter the direction of a boat by moving the sail across the boat's centerline when the wind is coming from behind

change course

tack

come about

jibe

to move the sail or boom from one side of the boat to the other when the wind is coming from behind

(of a sail or boom) to move across the boat as it responds to the direction of the wind coming from behind

Example

As the wind direction altered, the boat changed course with a smooth jibe, moving the boom across the deck.

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