gybe in English

noun

1

an act or instance of jibing.

The incident, which could have easily ended in tragedy, occurred last spring during a regional tune-up race when the Beneteau, Epic, had an accidental gybe and broached in a 34-knot gust.

verb

1

change course by swinging a fore-and-aft sail across a following wind.

they jibed, and the boat turned over

2

be in accord; agree.

the verdict does not jibe with the medical evidence

synonyms: agree, be in accord, be consistent, square, fit

noun

• gibe, dig, shaft, shot, barb, slam

verb

• agree, be in accord, be consistent, square, fit
• gibe, correspond, check, agree, tally, match, fit
• jib, change course

Use "gybe" in a sentence

1. Those first learning to water start or carve gybe are best off in the flat water to windward by the spit.

2. If the boat crosses the wind from one side to the other, a gybe occurs and the sail is Backwinded and swings across the boat’s centerline to the other side