Jibe

Jibe (jīb), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Jibed (jībd); p. pr. & vb. n.Jibing (jīb″ĭng).] [Cf. Dan. gibbe, D. gijpen, v. i., and dial. Sw. gippa to jerk. Cf. Jib, n. & v. i.] (Naut.) To shift, as the boom of a fore-and-aft sail, from one side of a vessel to the other when the wind is aft or on the quarter. See Gybe.