gybe

/'dʤaib/
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gybe

The sail gybed as the boat turned downwind.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To change course by shifting the sail from one side of the vessel to the other: In sailing, to "gybe" (also spelled "jibe") is a maneuver where the stern of the boat passes through the wind, causing the mainsail and boom to swing forcefully from one side to the other.
    • To shift suddenly or swing across: This can describe the abrupt, uncontrolled movement of a sail or boom during such a maneuver.
Usage
  • As a verb (intransitive): Describes the action of the boat or sail itself.
    • The skipper warned the crew before the boat would gybe.
    • In strong winds, it is dangerous for the sail to gybe unexpectedly.
  • As a verb (transitive): Describes the act of causing the boat to perform this maneuver.
    • The helmsman decided to gybe the boat to head back towards the harbor.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "To gybe all standing": An archaic or technical sailing term for performing a gybe without easing the sails, often resulting in a very forceful and potentially dangerous swing of the boom.
  • The event of gybing is called a "gybe" (noun).
    • The accidental gybe damaged the rigging.
Variants and Related Words
  • Jibe: The more common American English spelling of the same sailing maneuver. The meanings are identical.
    • The captain ordered a jibe to starboard.
  • Wear: A related but different sailing maneuver where the boat turns from the wind to change tack, as opposed to turning the wind as in a gybe.
Synonyms
  • To change tack (by gybing): Specifically indicates changing direction via a gybe.
  • To swing (of a boom/sail): Describes the physical motion.
Phrasal Verbs / Related Phrases
  • Gybe over: To complete the gybing maneuver.
    • We need to gybe over before we reach the shore.
  • Gybe round: Similar to "gybe over," emphasizing the turning aspect.
    • The yacht gybed round neatly to begin the downwind leg.
Related Idioms
  • "Gybe-ho!": A traditional call made by the helmsman or crew to warn others that a gybe is being executed. It alerts the crew to the danger of the swinging boom.
    • The skipper shouted "Gybe-ho!" and everyone ducked.
gybe

The sail gybed as the boat turned downwind.

Verb
  1. shift from one side of the ship to the other
    • The sail jibbed wildly

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