Definition of jib Jib
/ʤɪˈb/ - [jib] - jib
We found 13 definitions of jib from 7 different sources.
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What does jib mean?
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NounPlural: jibs |
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| jib - any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast) | ||
| fore-and-aft sail any sail not set on a yard and whose normal position is in a fore-and-aft direction | ||
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Wiktionary 
- jib (Noun)
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. - jib (Noun)
Usually with a modifier, any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast. - jib (Noun)
The projecting arm of a crane. - jib (Noun)
A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera . - jib (Noun)
An object that is used for performing tricks while skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, inline skating , or biking. These objects are usually found in a terrain park or skate park .
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- jib (v. i.)
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. - jib (v. i.)
The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended. - jib (v. i.)
To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse; to balk.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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jib
jib, n. a triangular sail borne in front of the foremast in a ship, so called from its shifting of itself.—v.t. to shift a boom sail from one tack to the other.—v.i. to move restively.—ns. Jib′-boom, a boom or extension of the bowsprit, on which the jib is spread; Jib′-door, a door flush with the outside wall, intended to be concealed.—The cut of one's jib, appearance. [Dan. gibbe, to jib; cf. Dut. gijpen, to turn suddenly.]
Marine DictionaryUniversal Dictionary of the Marine ⚓️
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jib
foc, the foremost sail of a ship, being a large stay-sail extended from the outer end of the bowsprit, prolonged by the jib-boom, towards the fore-top-mast-head. See Sail.The jib is a sail of great command with any side-wind, but especially when the ship is close-hauled, or has the wind upon her beam; and its effort in casting the ship, or turning her head to leeward, is very powerful, and of great utility, particularly when the ship is working through a narrow channel. See SAILING.
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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jib
A large triangular sail, set on a stay, forward. It extends from the outer end of the jib-boom towards the fore top-mast head; in cutters and sloops it is on the bowsprit, and extends towards the lower mast-head. (See SAIL.) The jib is a sail of great command with any side wind, in turning her head to leeward. There are other jibs, as inner jib, standing-jib, flying-jib, spindle-jib, jib of jibs, jib-topsails, &c.--Jib is also used for the expression of the face, as the cut of his jib. Also, the arm of a crane.--To jib, is when, before the wind, the sail takes over to the opposite quarter; dangerous in strong breezes. (See GYBING.)--Clear away the jib! The order to loose it, preparatory to its being set.--Flying-jib. A sail set upon the flying jib-boom.--Middle or inner jib. A sail sometimes set on a stay secured to the middle of the jib-boom.
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