Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Gybed.
Gybed - as a verb
To shift a fore-and-aft sail from one side of a sailing vessel to the other, while sailing before the wind.
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.
Generally of a small sailing vessel: to change tack with the wind crossing behind the vessel.
(by extension) often as gybe at: to balk, hesitate, or vacillate when faced with a course of action, plan, or proposal.
Alternative spelling of jibe
Example Sentences
"He gybed the boom quickly to change the direction of the sail."
"The sailor gybed the mainsail in order to catch the wind from the opposite side."
"She gybed the surfboard and smoothly changed her course."
"During the race, they strategically gybed to gain an advantage over their competitors."
"As the wind picked up, the sailor gybed more frequently."
Word Game Points
Is GYBED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gybed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GYBED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is GYBED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gybed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGYBED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is GYBED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gybed is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGYBED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
