noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A stationary condition; a standstill. Examples : "The project reached a jib when we couldn't get the necessary approvals. " condition situation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse). Examples : "The horse jibbed at the jump, refusing to go over it. " animal vehicle action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading