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jibe vs sail

sail vs jibe

jibe and sail both are nouns.

jibe and sail both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jibe Yes No Yes No
sail Yes No Yes No
As verbs, sail is a hypernym of jibe; that is, sail is a word with a broader meaning than jibe:
  • jibe: shift from one side of the ship to the other
  • sail: travel on water propelled by wind
jibe (noun) sail (noun)
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect 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
jibe (verb) sail (verb)
shift from one side of the ship to the other travel on water propelled by wind
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics 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 jibe and sail

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