jib
noun · verb
Simple meaning
Any triangular fore-and-aft sail.
Pronunciation
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jibIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdʒɪb
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Definition
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noun
nauticalusually with a modifier
Any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)
nauticalusually with a modifier
Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
nautical
A triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.
An object that is used for performing tricks while skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, in-line skating, or biking. These objects are usually found in a terrain park or skate park.
One who jibs or balks, refusing to continue forward.
The projecting arm of a crane.
verb
chiefly nautical
To shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.
figuratively
To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.
Refuse to comply
To stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse).
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Sense: to shift or or swing around
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