EGAVE

jib

About 0.43 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. symbol ISO 639-3 language code for Jibu.
  2. 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.
  3. noun Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
  4. verb To shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.
  5. noun The projecting arm of a crane.
  6. noun A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera.
  7. noun 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.
  8. noun A person's face.

Similar words

gybe balk baulk resist change course sail furling genoa halyards jibb

Often followed by

and is sheet boom at crane was to cranes

Word family

jibbed jibber jibbers jibbing jibs

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