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jib

British pronunciation/d‍ʒˈɪb/
American pronunciation/ˈdʒɪb/
1

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

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2

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

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to jib
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

shift from one side of the ship to the other

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2

refuse to comply

synonyms : balk
baulk
resist
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Examples
1Hoist the jib.
2- Hoist the jib! -
3Are we doing a jib jib?
4Are we doing a jib jib?
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