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to change course
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(of a sailing vessel) to change direction by making the boom move from one side of the boat to the other as the wind changes
Example
To avoid the oncoming storm, the sailors had to change course quickly.
As the wind direction altered, the boat changed course with a smooth jibe, moving the boom across the deck.
The sudden change in wind required the crew to change course quickly, making the boom shift sides.
The captain instructed the crew to change course as the wind shifted.
The yacht changed course to align with the shifting breeze.
