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."On the small sailboat, the sailor adjusted the jibs to catch the wind and improve the boat's speed. "nauticalsailingvehiclesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast."During the race, the sailboat used both its mainsail and a large, colorful jib to catch the strong wind. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe projecting arm of a crane."The construction workers carefully maneuvered the heavy steel beam using the crane's jibs. "architecturetechnicalbuildingmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(metonymy) A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera."The film crew used the jibs to get the perfect shot of the teacher explaining the lesson. "mediatechnologydeviceChat 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 snowboarders were practicing their rail slides on the jibs at the terrain park." "sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who jibs or balks, refusing to continue forward."The little boy was a jibs when it came to eating his vegetables, refusing to take even a single bite. "attitudecharacterpersontendencyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stationary condition; a standstill."The project reached a jibs when the team couldn't agree on the next step. "conditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe mouth, sometimes particularly the tongue, underlip, or tooth."The toddler, frustrated he couldn't reach the cookie, stuck out his jibs and whimpered. "bodyorgananatomyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading