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Meaning of 'jib' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Jib [ v. i.]
- 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.
- The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended.
- To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse; to balk.

Meaning of 'jib' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . jib [ v]
Meaning (1):
- shift from one side of the ship to the other
Example in sentence:
  • The sail jibbed wildly

Nearby Words:

jibber jibe jibed jibing

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