noun🔗ShareFocksegelA triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast."The sailor adjusted the jib to catch more wind and increase the boat's speed. "Der Segler justierte das Focksegel, um mehr Wind zu fangen und die Geschwindigkeit des Bootes zu erhöhen.nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFocksegel(usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast."On the small sailboat, the sailor raised the jib before setting off across the lake. "Auf dem kleinen Segelboot hisste der Segler das Focksegel, bevor er über den See fuhr.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharewenden, schiftenTo shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking."As the sailboat changed direction, the sail began to jib rapidly from one side to the other. "Als das Segelboot die Richtung änderte, begann sich das Segel schnell von einer Seite zur anderen zu wenden.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAuslegerThe projecting arm of a crane."The construction worker carefully lowered the heavy steel beam using the crane's jib. "Der Bauarbeiter senkte den schweren Stahlträger vorsichtig mit dem Ausleger des Krans ab.architecturemachinebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKamerakran(metonymy) A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera."The filmmaker carefully adjusted the jib to get a sweeping shot of the graduation ceremony. "Der Filmemacher justierte den Kamerakran sorgfältig, um eine weitläufige Aufnahme der Abschlussfeier zu erhalten.mediatechnologydevicemachineentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareObjekt für Tricks (Ski, Snowboard, Skate, Inline, Bike)An object that is used for performing tricks while skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, in-line skating, or biking. These objects are usually found in a terrain park or skate park."The snowboarder confidently approached the jib in the terrain park, ready to showcase his skills. "Der Snowboarder näherte sich selbstbewusst dem Objekt für Tricks im Terrainpark, bereit, seine Fähigkeiten zu zeigen.sportentertainmentthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSperrer, BremserOne who jibs or balks, refusing to continue forward."The stubborn mule became a real jib, refusing to cross the muddy stream no matter how much we coaxed it. "Der störrische Maultier wurde zu einem echten Bremser und weigerte sich, den schlammigen Bach zu überqueren, egal wie sehr wir es lockten.characterattitudepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStillstand, StoppA stationary condition; a standstill."The project reached a jib when we couldn't get the necessary approvals. "Das Projekt erreichte einen Stillstand, als wir die notwendigen Genehmigungen nicht bekommen konnten.conditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich weigern, stehen bleibenTo stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse)."The horse jibbed at the jump, refusing to go over it. "Das Pferd weigerte sich am Sprung und blieb stehen.animalvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZögern, sich weigernTo stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity."Even though he promised to help me paint the garage, Mark jibbed at the last minute when he saw how big it was. "Obwohl er versprochen hatte, mir beim Streichen der Garage zu helfen, zögerte Mark im letzten Moment, als er sah, wie groß sie war.attitudeactiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMaul, MundThe mouth, sometimes particularly the tongue, underlip, or tooth."The toddler poked out his jib after refusing to eat his vegetables. "Das Kleinkind streckte sein Maul heraus, nachdem es sich geweigert hatte, sein Gemüse zu essen.bodypartanatomyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading