jib

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Alternative spellings 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪb

[edit] Alternative spellings

• jibe (archaic)

[edit] Noun

jib (plural jibs)

1. (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.
2. (nautical) Usually with a modifier, any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
3. The projecting arm of a crane
4. An object that is used for performing tricks while skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, inline skating, or biking. These objects are usually found in a terrain park or skate park.

[edit] Translations

[edit] Derived terms

• cut of one’s jib
• flying jib
• genoa jib
• inner jib
• jib header
• jib headed
• jib topsail
• outer jib
• storm jib

[edit] See also

• asymmetrical spinnaker
• blooper
• deck sweeper
• drifter