verb🔗ShareVirer de bordTo shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking."The small sailboat jibbed suddenly as the wind shifted, catching us by surprise. "Le petit voilier a viré de bord soudainement lorsque le vent a changé, nous prenant par surprise.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe cabrer, refuser d'avancerTo stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse)."The horse suddenly jibbed right before the jump, throwing its rider off balance. "Le cheval s'est soudainement cabré juste avant le saut, déséquilibrant son cavalier.animalvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbandonner, renoncer, hésiterTo stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity."The child jibbed at going to school when he realized it was test day. "L'enfant a hésité à aller à l'école quand il a réalisé que c'était le jour des examens.actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
