Jib
Jib (jib) , noun
[Named from its shifting from side to side. See Jib, v. i.., Jibe.]
1.
(Nautical) 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.
(Machinery) 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.
Collocations (6)
Jib boom (Nautical) , a spar or boom which serves as an extension of the bowsprit. It is sometimes extended by another spar called the flying jib boom
Jib crane (Machinery) , a crane having a horizontal jib on which a trolley moves, bearing the load.
Jib door (Architecture) , a door made flush with the wall, without dressings or moldings; a disguised door.
Jib header (Nautical) , a gaff-topsail, shaped like a jib; a jib-headed topsail.
Jib topsail (Nautical) , a small jib set above and outside of all the other jibs.
The cut of one's jib , one's outward appearance. [Colloquial] — Sir W. Scott
Jib , intransitive verb
[Connected with jibe; compare Old French giber to shake.]
To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse; to balk. [English]
Jib , verb, transitive and intransitive
(Chiefly Nautical) To shift, or swing round, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.
Also: Jibb