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Definition of Jib
1. Noun. Any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast).
2. Verb. Refuse to comply. "They jib moving "
Generic synonyms: Disobey
Derivative terms: Balker, Baulker, Resistance, Resistant, Resister, Resister, Resistive
3. Verb. Shift from one side of the ship to the other. ; "The sail jibbed wildly"
Definition of Jib
1. n. 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 jibs; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc.
2. v. i. To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse; to balk.
3. n. One that jibs, or balks; a jibber.
4. v. t. & i. To shift, or swing round, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.
Definition of Jib
1. Noun. (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. ¹
2. Noun. (nautical) Usually with a modifier, any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast. ¹
3. Noun. The projecting arm of a crane ¹
4. Noun. (metonymy) A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera ¹
5. 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. ¹
6. Verb. Of a horse, to stop and refuse to go forward. ¹
7. Verb. (figuratively) To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Jib
1. to refuse to proceed further [v JIBBED, JIBBING, JIBS]
Medical Definition of Jib
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1. 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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