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verb \ˈjīb\
jibed also gybedjib·ing also gyb·ing
Definition of JIBE
intransitive verb
1
: to shift suddenly and forcibly from one side to the other —used of a fore-and-aft sail
2
: to change a vessel's course when sailing with the wind so that as the stern passes through the eye of the wind the boom swings to the opposite side
transitive verb
: to cause to jibe
— jibe also gybe noun
Variants of JIBE
jibe also gybe \ˈjīb\
Origin of JIBE
perhaps modification of Dutch gijben
First Known Use: 1693
3jibe
verb
jibedjib·ing
Definition of JIBE
intransitive verb
: to be in accord : agree
Origin of JIBE
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1813
JIBE Defined for Kids
1jibe
Definition of JIBE for Kids
variant of gibe
2jibe
verb \ˈjīb\
jibedjib·ing
Definition of JIBE for Kids
: to be in agreement <Their explanations don't jibe.>
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