meaning of jib
1. 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. The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended.
3. To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse; to balk.
4. any triangular fore-and-aft sail set forward of the foremast
Related Words
jib | jibber | jibboom | jibe | jibed | jibing |
