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Jib
01
any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)
02
a horizontal arm mounted on a vertical support structure that rotates and lifts loads within a specific radius, commonly used in industrial and construction settings
Example
The sailor adjusted the mainsail and jib to catch the wind more efficiently.
We had to jibe the jib to prevent it from flapping wildly in the new wind direction.
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