Jib
volume
British pronunciation/d‍ʒˈɪb/
American pronunciation/ˈdʒɪb/

Definition & Meaning of "jib"

Jib
01

any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)

jib definition and meaning
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

jib definition and meaning
to jib
01

shift from one side of the ship to the other

02

refuse to comply

jib

n
example
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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