gybe
/d͡ʒaɪb/verb
Elementary
1
To shift a fore-and-aft sail from one side of a sailing vessel to the other, while sailing before the wind.
2
Of a fore-and-aft sail or its boom: to shift, often forcefully and suddenly, from one side of a sailing vessel to the other.
3
Generally of a small sailing vessel: to change tack with the wind crossing behind the vessel.
4
Often as gybe at: to balk, hesitate, or vacillate when faced with a course of action, plan, or proposal.
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