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Definition of Jib
| n. | 1. | (Naut.) 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. | (Mach.) The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended. | | 3. | One that jibs, or balks; a jibber. | | 4. | A stationary condition; a standstill. | | v. i. | 1. | To move restively backward or sidewise, - said of a horse; to balk. | | v. t. & i. | 1. | (Chiefly Naut.) To shift, or swing round, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking. |
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