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gybe vs sail

sail vs gybe

gybe is not a noun while sail is a noun.

gybe and sail both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gybe No No Yes No
sail Yes No Yes No
As verbs, sail is a hypernym of gybe; that is, sail is a word with a broader meaning than gybe:
  • gybe: shift from one side of the ship to the other
  • sail: travel on water propelled by wind
gybe (noun) sail (noun)
an ocean trip taken for pleasure
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
any structure that resembles a sail
gybe (verb) sail (verb)
shift from one side of the ship to the other travel on water propelled by wind
move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
Difference between gybe and sail

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