noun🔗ShareFoqueA 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. "En el pequeño velero, el marinero ajustó el foque para atrapar el viento y mejorar la velocidad del barco.nauticalsailingvehiclesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFoque(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. "Durante la carrera, el velero usó tanto su vela mayor como un foque grande y colorido para atrapar el fuerte viento.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlumasThe projecting arm of a crane."The construction workers carefully maneuvered the heavy steel beam using the crane's jibs. "Los trabajadores de la construcción maniobraron cuidadosamente la pesada viga de acero utilizando las plumas de la grúa.architecturetechnicalbuildingmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrúa de cámara(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. "El equipo de filmación usó las grúas de cámara para obtener la toma perfecta del profesor explicando la lección.mediatechnologydeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareObjeto que se utiliza para realizar trucos mientras se esquía, se practica snowboard, skateboarding, patinaje en línea o ciclismoAn 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." "Los snowboarders estaban practicando sus deslizamientos en barandillas en los objetos del parque de terreno.sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlguien que se niega a avanzarOne 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. "El niño era alguien que se negaba a avanzar cuando se trataba de comer sus verduras, negándose a dar siquiera un solo bocado.attitudecharacterpersontendencyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareParada, inmovilidadA stationary condition; a standstill."The project reached a jibs when the team couldn't agree on the next step. "El proyecto llegó a una parada cuando el equipo no pudo ponerse de acuerdo sobre el siguiente paso.conditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBoca, mandíbulaThe mouth, sometimes particularly the tongue, underlip, or tooth."The toddler, frustrated he couldn't reach the cookie, stuck out his jibs and whimpered. "El niño pequeño, frustrado porque no podía alcanzar la galleta, sacó la boca y gimió.bodyorgananatomyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
