noun🔗ShareFocA 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. "Le marin a ajusté le foc pour attraper plus de vent et augmenter la vitesse du bateau.nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFoc(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. "Sur le petit voilier, le marin a hissé le foc avant de partir sur le lac.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVirer de bordTo 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. "Alors que le voilier changeait de direction, la voile a commencé à virer rapidement d'un côté à l'autre.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlècheThe projecting arm of a crane."The construction worker carefully lowered the heavy steel beam using the crane's jib. "L'ouvrier du bâtiment a abaissé avec précaution la lourde poutre en acier à l'aide de la flèche de la grue.architecturemachinebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrue de caméra(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. "Le cinéaste a soigneusement ajusté la grue de caméra pour obtenir un plan panoramique de la cérémonie de remise des diplômes.mediatechnologydevicemachineentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareObjet pour faire des figures (ski, snowboard, skate, roller, vélo)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."The snowboarder confidently approached the jib in the terrain park, ready to showcase his skills. "Le snowboardeur s'est approché avec confiance de l'objet pour faire des figures dans le snowpark, prêt à montrer ses compétences.sportentertainmentthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRéticent, récalcitrantOne 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. "Le mulet têtu est devenu un véritable récalcitrant, refusant de traverser le ruisseau boueux, peu importe combien nous l'avons encouragé.characterattitudepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArrêt, immobilisationA stationary condition; a standstill."The project reached a jib when we couldn't get the necessary approvals. "Le projet a atteint un arrêt lorsque nous n'avons pas pu obtenir les approbations nécessaires.conditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe cabrer, refuser d'avancerTo stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse)."The horse jibbed at the jump, refusing to go over it. "Le cheval s'est cabré devant le saut, refusant de le franchir.animalvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHésiter, renoncerTo 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. "Bien qu'il ait promis de m'aider à peindre le garage, Mark a hésité à la dernière minute quand il a vu sa taille.attitudeactiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGueule, boucheThe mouth, sometimes particularly the tongue, underlip, or tooth."The toddler poked out his jib after refusing to eat his vegetables. "Le bambin a tiré la gueule après avoir refusé de manger ses légumes.bodypartanatomyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading