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Definitions for jib
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Princeton's WordNet
jibverb
any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)
resist, balk, baulk, jibverb
refuse to comply
jibe, gybe, jib, change courseverb
shift from one side of the ship to the other
"The sail jibbed wildly"
Wikipedia
Jib
A jib is a triangular sail that sets ahead of the foremast of a sailing vessel. Its tack is fixed to the bowsprit, to the bows, 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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A jib is a type of sail used in sailing, which is set in the forepart of a ship, typically stretching from the bowsprit or the foremast. It is designed to improve the ship’s ability to steer, especially in wind conditions. The term "jib" can also refer to a projecting arm of a crane, used to lift or move heavy weights.
Webster Dictionary
Jibverb
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
Jibverb
the projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended
Jibverb
to move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse; to balk
Etymology: [Named from its shifting from side to side. See Jib, v. i.., Jibe.]
Wikidata
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.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
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.]
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
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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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of jib in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of jib in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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When it comes to videography, nothing beats having aerial footage, even if you have a jib crane, it's still not going to do what a drone does.
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