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Gybe

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Sailing TermPlay
Used specifically in sailing to describe a technical maneuver involving the sail. SlideDuring the regatta, each team had to gybe skillfully.
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Change DirectionPlay
Emphasizes the change of course or direction of a sailboat. SlideWe needed to gybe to avoid the approaching storm.
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Wind InfluencePlay
The action is performed to take advantage of wind direction in sailing. SlideThe captain decided to gybe to harness the strong westerlies.