gybed

Meanings

• Verb

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

  - "After tacking, the sailor had to gybe to continue in the desired direction."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gybed
jibe , tide , vibe , hive

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Variants

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gibe , gybe , gybed , gybes , gybing , jibe , jibed , jibes , jibing

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Etymology

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From the nautical term 'jibe' which means to alter the course of a ship by turning the stern through the wind.

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Trivia

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1. Gybing is a maneuver used not only in sailing but also in other sports such as windsurfing and kitesurfing.

2. The record for the fastest gybe in a sailing race is held by Sir Ben Ainslie, who completed the maneuver in just 2.4 seconds.

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Related Concepts

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1. tack: The opposite sailing maneuver to gybing, where the boat turns through the wind from one side to the other.

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Culture

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In sailing terminology, gybing is a crucial maneuver that allows a sailor to change the direction of their boat in response to changing wind conditions. This maneuver is often used in competitive sailing races to gain an advantage over other boats.

How to Memorize "gybed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine standing on a sailboat and turning the stern through the wind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gybe' with the image of a sailboat turning through the wind.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Give Your Boat Energy' to remember the meaning of gybe.

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