What is the meaning of Jib?

  • (v.i.) To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse; to balk.
  • (v.i.) 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.
  • (v.i.) The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended.
  • (n.) One that jibs or balks; a jibber.
  • Alternative of Jibb.
  • (n.) A stationary condition; a standstill.
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MLAWebster's. "jib" 27 May 2011. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/jib/definitions/2024557>
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