Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Gybing.
Gybing - 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 lost control of the boat and ended up gybing unexpectedly."
"She was nervous about gybing the boat alone for the first time."
"The instructor explained that gybing requires precise timing and coordination."
"They practiced gybing in the open water to improve their sailing skills."
"The sailor expertly executed a gybing maneuver in the strong winds."
Word Game Points
Is GYBING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gybing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GYBING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is GYBING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gybing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGYBING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is GYBING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gybing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGYBING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
