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noun

Jib n.

(Naut.) 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 jibs; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc.

(Mach.) The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended.

One that jibs, or balks; a jibber.

A stationary condition; a standstill.

Jib boom (Naut.), a spar or boom which serves as an extension of the bowsprit. It is sometimes extended by another spar called the flying jib boom. (Written also gib boom)

Jib crane (Mach.), a crane having a horizontal jib on which a trolley moves, bearing the load.

Jib door (Arch.), a door made flush with the wall, without dressings or moldings; a disguised door.

Jib header (Naut.), a gaff-topsail, shaped like a jib; a jib-headed topsail.

Jib topsail (Naut.), a small jib set above and outside of all the other jibs.

The cut of one's jib, one's outward appearance. (Colloq.)

verb

Jibb, Jib v. t. & v. i. (past & past part. jibbed; pres. part. jibbing) (Chiefly Naut.) To shift, or swing round, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.

Jib v. i. (Written also jibb) To move restively backward or sidewise, said of a horse; to balk. (Eng.)

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"Jib" Quotes from Famous Books

... five o'clock I was on deck. The fog was colder and denser than ever, and out of it rolled the white-capped waves raised by a fresh south-easterly breeze. Shortly before six o'clock it began to grow light, the brig was headed for the land, and under foresail, jib, and topsails, began to forge steadily through the water. The captain, glass in hand, anxiously paced the quarterdeck, ever and anon reconnoitring the horizon, and casting a glance up to windward to see if there were any prospect of better weather. Several times he was upon the point ...

— Tent Life in Siberia • George Kennan

... Professor Cutter, and myself. Macaulay had borrowed a good-sized cutter from one of his many colleagues who kept yachts on the Bosphorus, and at three o'clock in the afternoon we started from the Buyukdere quay. There was a smart northerly breeze as we hoisted the jib, and it was evident that we should have to make several tacks before we could beat up to our destination. The boat was of about ten tons burden, with a full deck, broken only by a well leading to the cabin; a low rail ran round the bulwarks, for the yacht was intended for pleasure ...

— Paul Patoff • F. Marion Crawford

... Well, well. That accounts for the cut of her jib. Old Varnhagen's dar'ter? 'Want to ...

— The Tale of Timber Town • Alfred Grace

... In attempting to go about, being at the time near the shore, which was covered with the enemy's marksmen, she hung in stays, and Mr. Pellew, not regarding the danger of making himself so conspicuous, sprang out on the bowsprit to push the jib over. The artillery-boats now towed her out of action, under a very heavy fire from the enemy, who were enabled to bear their guns upon her with more effect, as she increased her distance. A shot cut the towrope, and Mr. Pellew ...

— The Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth • Edward Osler

... mizzen head-stay from a head mizzen-stay. They are the most puzzling things imaginable; and now I cannot discover how you know that yonder sail, which I see plain enough, is a royal, any more than that it is a jib!" ...

— The Two Admirals • J. Fenimore Cooper

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