"Jib" is a word in ENGLISH
To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse;
to balk.
The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is
suspended.
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.
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To stop abruptly and stand still obstinately; to jib; to stop short; to swerve; as, the horse balks.
Read the complete definitionAn additional piece of canvas laced to the foot of a jib or foresail in moderate winds.
Read the complete definitionA long pole or spar, run out for the purpose of extending the bottom of a particular sail; as, the …
Read the complete definitionA collar of iron or wood used in joining spars, as the mast and the topmast, the bowsprit and the …
Read the complete definitionA machine for raising and lowering heavy weights, and, while holding them suspended, transporting them through a limited lateral distance. …
Read the complete definitionLat. In old English law. Guilty. Culpabilis dc intrusione,—guilty of intrusion. Fleta, Jib. 4, c. 30, 8 11. Non ciilpabllis, …
Read the complete definitionTo balk. See Jib, v. i.
Read the complete definitionThe projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended; the jib.
Read the complete definitionSee Jib boom.
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Read the complete definitionA rope used to draw in the jib boom, or flying jib boom.
Read the complete definitionA horse that jibs.
Read the complete definitionThe forward or weather leech of a sail, especially of the jib, spanker, and other fore-and-aft sails.
Read the complete definitionA lower stay of rope or chain for the jib boom or flying jib boom, fastened to, or reeved through, …
Read the complete definitionA rope or chain fitted around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and stays.
Read the complete definitionA vessel having one mast and fore-and-aft rig, consisting of a boom-and-gaff mainsail, jibs, staysail, and gaff topsail. The typical …
Read the complete definitionA small coasting vessel, used in the Mediterranean, having one mast carrying large leteen sail, and a bowsprit with staysail …
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