What's the difference between gybe and gyve?

Gybe


Definition:

  • (n. & v.) See Gibe.
  • (n.) See Jib.
  • (v. t. & i.) To shift from one side of a vessel to the other; -- said of the boom of a fore-and-aft sail when the vessel is steered off the wind until the sail fills on the opposite side.

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Gyve


Definition:

  • (n.) A shackle; especially, one to confine the legs; a fetter.
  • (v. t.) To fetter; to shackle; to chain.

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