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Definition of Jib

1. Noun. Any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast).

2. Verb. Refuse to comply. "They jib moving "

3. Verb. Shift from one side of the ship to the other. ; "The sail jibbed wildly"

Definition of Jib

1. n. 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 jibs; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc.

2. v. i. To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse; to balk.

3. n. One that jibs, or balks; a jibber.

4. v. t. & i. To shift, or swing round, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.

Definition of Jib

1. to refuse to proceed further [v JIBBED, JIBBING, JIBS]

Medical Definition of Jib

1. 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. Jib boom, a small jib set above and outside of all the other jibs. The cut of one's jib, one's outward appearance. Origin: Named from its shifting from side to side. See Jib, Jibe. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Jib

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