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jib

/dʒɪb/

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noun

A triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.

Examples :

"The sailor adjusted the jib to catch more wind and increase the boat's speed. "

nautical sailing vehicle technical sport

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noun

(usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.

Examples :

"On the small sailboat, the sailor raised the jib before setting off across the lake. "

nautical sailing vehicle

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verb

To shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.

Examples :

"As the sailboat changed direction, the sail began to jib rapidly from one side to the other. "

nautical sailing technical

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noun

The projecting arm of a crane.

Examples :

"The construction worker carefully lowered the heavy steel beam using the crane's jib. "

architecture machine building technical

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noun

(metonymy) A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera.

Examples :

"The filmmaker carefully adjusted the jib to get a sweeping shot of the graduation ceremony. "

media technology device machine entertainment

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noun

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.

Examples :

"The snowboarder confidently approached the jib in the terrain park, ready to showcase his skills. "

sport entertainment thing

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noun

One who jibs or balks, refusing to continue forward.

Examples :

"The stubborn mule became a real jib, refusing to cross the muddy stream no matter how much we coaxed it. "

character attitude person

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noun

A stationary condition; a standstill.

Examples :

"The project reached a jib when we couldn't get the necessary approvals. "

condition situation

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verb

To stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse).

Examples :

"The horse jibbed at the jump, refusing to go over it. "

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verb

To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.

Examples :

"Even though he promised to help me paint the garage, Mark jibbed at the last minute when he saw how big it was. "

attitude action tendency

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noun

substance chemistry

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noun

The mouth, sometimes particularly the tongue, underlip, or tooth.

Examples :

"The toddler poked out his jib after refusing to eat his vegetables. "

body part anatomy organ