Synonyms for

Jib

Verb / dʒɪb / Another word for jib — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to change direction abruptly while sailing

Synonyms & similar words

gybe jibe baulk changecourse resist balk tack veer swerve shift turn divert pivot swerve yaw deviate dodge duck sidestep avoid evade circumvent skirt

Example sentences

  1. The boat jibbed suddenly, and the crew had to hold on tight.
  2. He had to jib to avoid hitting the other boat.
  3. The skipper shouted, 'Jib now!' and the sailors quickly changed direction.
  4. The wind picked up, and the boat jibbed on its own.
  5. The captain expertly jibbed the boat in the middle of the race.

Quotes

  • A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. - William Arthur Ward
  • I can't control the wind, but I can adjust the sail. - Ricky Skaggs

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