nounπShareA 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. "nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(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. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe projecting arm of a crane."The construction worker carefully lowered the heavy steel beam using the crane's jib. "architecturemachinebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(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. "mediatechnologydevicemachineentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn 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. "sportentertainmentthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne 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. "characterattitudepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stationary condition; a standstill."The project reached a jib when we couldn't get the necessary approvals. "conditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse)."The horse jibbed at the jump, refusing to go over it. "animalvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "attitudeactiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe mouth, sometimes particularly the tongue, underlip, or tooth."The toddler poked out his jib after refusing to eat his vegetables. "bodypartanatomyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
