JIB

Jib

A jib is a triangular staysail that sets ahead of the foremast of a sailing vessel. Its tack is fixed to the bowsprit, to the bow, or to the deck between the bowsprit and the foremost mast. Jibs and spinnakers are the two main types of headsails on a modern boat.

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jib

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. A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera
  5. 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.

Verb

  1. Of a horse, to stop and refuse to go forward.
  2. To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.


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