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Jibed: meaning, definitions and examples

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jibed

 

[ dʒaɪbd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sailing maneuver

To jibed means to change the direction of a sailing vessel by letting the sail shift from one side to the other, typically when the wind is coming from behind. This maneuver allows for better control and adjustment to wind changes while sailing.

Synonyms

shift, tack, veer

Examples of usage

  • They jibed the boat to catch the breeze.
  • The skipper expertly jibed to avoid the obstacle.
  • After jibing, the crew adjusted the sails.
Context #2 | Verb

agreement or harmony

To jibe also means to agree or to be in harmony with someone or something, often used in informal contexts. It emphasizes that opinions or actions are consistent.

Synonyms

accord, concur, match

Examples of usage

  • Her story jibed with the evidence presented.
  • The two reports jibe perfectly, confirming the findings.
  • His actions did not jibe with his words.

Translations

Translations of the word "jibed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jibed

🇮🇳 जिबेड

🇩🇪 jibed

🇮🇩 jibed

🇺🇦 жартувати

🇵🇱 jibed

🇯🇵 jibed

🇫🇷 jibed

🇪🇸 jibed

🇹🇷 jibed

🇰🇷 jibed

🇸🇦 jibed

🇨🇿 jibed

🇸🇰 jibed

🇨🇳 jibed

🇸🇮 jibed

🇮🇸 jibed

🇰🇿 jibed

🇬🇪 jibed

🇦🇿 jibed

🇲🇽 jibed

Etymology

The word 'jibe' (or sometimes spelled 'gybe') has its origins in the 17th century, derived from the nautical terminology reflecting maneuvers of sailing vessels. It combines the prefix 'g' from 'gibe' with the Old English 'gāwan', meaning 'to turn'. The shift in spelling relates closely to the phonetic pronunciation changes in English over time. In its sailing sense, 'jibe' has been popularly used among sailors to denote a particular kind of maneuver when sailing downwind. The latter definition, dealing with agreement or harmony, evolved from the nautical term and is often metaphorically used in various contexts, illustrating the flexibility and adaptability of the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,063, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.