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Rarejib
The correct spelling is jib.
How to pronounce jib
/dʒɪb/
nounIPA: /dʒɪb/
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The correct spelling is jib. 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.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.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.
- 2.(usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
- 3.The projecting arm of a crane.
- 4.(metonymy) A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera.
- 5.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.
verb
- 1.To shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.
- 2.To stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse).
- 3.To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.
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