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GYBE

(verb, noun)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Gybe.

Gybe - as a verb

Shift from one side of the ship to the other

Example: "The sail jibbed wildly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
change coursejibjibe

Gybe - as a noun

The act of gybing.

(by extension) a sudden change in approach or direction; vacillation.

Alternative spelling of jibe

Example Sentences

"The sailor had to quickly gybe the sail to avoid crashing into the buoy."
"During the race, the yacht gybed smoothly to catch the favorable wind."
"He lost control of the boat when he failed to gybe properly."
"Before making a gybe, the crew checked the wind direction."
"The experienced helmsman expertly gybed the catamaran."
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Word Game Points

Is GYBE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gybe is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GYBE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is GYBE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gybe is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GYBE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is GYBE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gybe is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GYBE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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