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Shifting :: Shifting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Shif.

Shift :: Shift (v. t.) The act of shifting.

Switched :: Switch (n.) A mechanical device for shifting an electric current to another circuit.

Jibe :: "Jibe (v. i.) To change a ship's course so as to cause a shifting of the boom. See Jibe, v. t., and Gybe..

Tergiversation :: Tergiversation (n.) The act of tergiversating; a shifting; shift; subterfuge; evasion.

Dodge :: Dodge (v. t.) To follow by dodging, or suddenly shifting from place to place..

Veering :: Veering (a.) Shifting.

Shifting :: Shifting (a.) Changing in place, position, or direction; varying; variable; fickle; as, shifting winds; shifting opinions or principles..

Shifter :: Shifter (n.) An arrangement for shifting a belt sidewise from one pulley to another.

Pouch :: Pouch (n.) A bulkhead in the hold of a vessel, to prevent grain, etc., from shifting..

Tack :: Tack (v. t.) To change the direction of (a vessel) when sailing closehauled, by putting the helm alee and shifting the tacks and sails so that she will proceed to windward nearly at right angles to her former course..

Chopping :: Chopping (a.) Shifting or changing suddenly, as the wind; also, having tumbling waves dashing against each other; as, a chopping sea..

Shifting :: Shifting (a.) Adapted or used for shifting anything.

Shiftingly :: Shiftingly (adv.) In a shifting manner.

Lorry :: Lorry (n.) A small cart or wagon, as those used on the tramways in mines to carry coal or rubbish; also, a barrow or truck for shifting baggage, as at railway stations..

Tack :: Tack (v. i.) To change the direction of a vessel by shifting the position of the helm and sails; also (as said of a vessel), to have her direction changed through the shifting of the helm and sails. See Tack, v. t., 4..

Caveating :: Caveating (n.) Shifting the sword from one side of an adversary's sword to the other.

Shifter :: Shifter (n.) An assistant to the ship's cook in washing, steeping, and shifting the salt provisions..

Go-by :: Go-by (n.) A passing without notice; intentional neglect; thrusting away; a shifting off; adieu; as, to give a proposal the go-by..

Shunt :: Shunt (v. t.) The shifting of the studs on a projectile from the deep to the shallow sides of the grooves in its discharge from a shunt gun.

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