Change Course (Verb)
Meaning
Shift from one side of the ship to the other; "The sail jibbed wildly".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The captain yelled to change course before the wind jibbed again and put them off track.
- The sudden storm warning forced the crew to change course and avoid the turbulent waters.
- To maintain speed and direction, we had to change course and alter our sail settings.
- The sailors prepared to change course to take advantage of the favorable winds blowing from the east.
- Using their compass and navigation skills, they managed to change course and steer clear of the rocky shoreline.