jib
(noun) any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)
jibe, gybe, jib, change course
(verb) shift from one side of the ship to the other; “The sail jibbed wildly”
resist, balk, baulk, jib
(verb) refuse to comply
Source: WordNet® 3.1
jib (plural jibs)
(nautical) 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.
(nautical, usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
jib (third-person singular simple present jibs, present participle jibbing, simple past and past participle jibbed)
(mostly, nautical) To shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc, as in tacking.
jib (plural jibs)
The projecting arm of a crane.
(metonymy) A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera.
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.
jib (third-person singular simple present jibs, present participle jibbing, simple past and past participle jibbed)
To stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse).
(figuratively) To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.
jib (plural jibs)
One who jibs or balks, refusing to continue forward.
A stationary condition; a standstill.
jib
(slang) Crystal meth.
jib (plural jibs)
(slang, especially, African-American Vernacular) The mouth, sometimes particularly the tongue, underlip, or tooth.
Source: Wiktionary
Jib, n. Etym: [Named from its shifting from side to side. See Jib, v. i.., Jibe.]
1. (Naut.)
Definition: A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large vessels often carry several jibe; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc.
2. (Mach.)
Definition: The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended. Jib boom (Naut.), a spar or boom which serves as an extension of the bowsprit. It is sometimes extended by another spar called the flying jib boom. [Written also gib boom.] -- Jib crane (Mach.), a crane having a horizontal jib on which a trolley moves, bearing the load.
– Jib door (Arch.), a door made flush with the wall, without dressings or moldings; a disguised door.
– Jib header (Naut.), a gaff-topsail, shaped like a jib; a jib- headed topsail.
– Jib topsail (Naut.), a small jib set above and outside of all the other jibs.
– The cut of one's jib, one's outward appearance. [Colloq.] Sir W. Scott.
Jib, v. i. Etym: [Connected with jibe; cf. OF. giber to shake.]
Definition: To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse; to balk. [Written also jibb.] [Eng.]
Jib, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Jibbed; p. pr. & vb. n. Jibbing.] Also Jibb. [Cf. Jib a sail, Gybe.] (Chiefly Naut.)
Definition: To shift, or swing round, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
4 April 2025
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