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The meaning of the word "Jibing" in English


Jibing p. pr. & vb. n. : of Jibe

Example:
Could you please describe the difference between Jibing and coming about?

Taxonomy
wind, sail, the boom, small boat, mainsail, maneuver, sailing vessel, wind direction, crosses, vessel, dangers, mainsheet, wind shifts, crew, helm, wing, free encyclopedia, tack.

Defination from the web:
Jibing from starboard jibe to port jibe. on starboard jibe, turning to windward to begin the jibing maneuver or "preparing to come about" ... Jibing is a less common technique than tacking, since a sailboat can sail straight downwind, whereas it cannot sail directly into the wind and ... 

synonyms
  (noun) fore-and-aft sail
  (verb) resist
  (verb) balk
  (verb) baulk
  (verb) jibe
  (verb) gybe
  (verb) change course
  (verb) disobey
  (verb) sail


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