JIB


Meaning of JIB in English

add. ·noun one that jibs, or balks; a jibber.

2. jib ·add. ·noun a stationary condition; a standstill.

3. jib ·add. ·- ·alt. of jibb.

4. jib ·vi the projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended.

5. jib ·vi to move restively backward or sidewise, — said of a horse; to balk.

6. jib ·vi a triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. large vessels often carry several jibe; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; ·etc.

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