gybe in French

A manoeuvre in which the stern of a sailing vessel crosses the wind, typically resulting in the forceful and sudden sweep of the boom from one side of the vessel to the other.

(intransitive, nautical) Generally of a small sailing vessel: to change tack with the wind crossing behind the vessel.

(intransitive, nautical) Generally of a small sailing vessel: to change tack with the wind crossing behind the vessel.