gybe

Meanings

• Verb

  To change the direction of a sailing vessel by turning its bow through the wind.

  - "The sailor had to gybe the ship to catch the wind from the other side."
  - "During the race, the yacht had to gybe several times to maintain its position."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gybe
byre , tyre , quire

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Variants

List of all variants of gybe that leads to same result
gybe , jibe , gibe , gybed , gybes , gybing , jibed , jibes , jibing

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Etymology

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From the Old English 'gyban' meaning 'to turn'.

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Trivia

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1. Gybing is a crucial sailing maneuver and can be dangerous if not done correctly.

2. Gybing can be used to gain an advantage in a sailing race by allowing a sailor to catch the wind from the other side.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tack: Another sailing maneuver that involves turning the bow through the wind but in the opposite direction.

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Culture

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In sailing, gybing is a crucial maneuver used to change the direction of a sailing vessel. It is often used when the wind shifts and the sailor needs to turn the boat to continue moving in the desired direction.

How to Memorize "gybe"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sailboat turning its bow through the wind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gybe' with turning a sailboat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'GYBE' stands for 'Get Your Butt Engaged' to help remember the maneuver.

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