Gybes

/dʒaɪbz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of gybe; shifts or performs a gybe maneuver in sailing.

Etymology

From gybe with standard English -s suffix for third person singular verb conjugation.

Kelly Says

In sailing instruction, teaching someone when NOT to gybe is just as important as teaching them how—timing, wind conditions, and crew readiness all factor into whether this dramatic maneuver will look graceful or chaotic.

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