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jib-boom

jib-boom is the alternative form of jib boom.

Meaning of jib boom

Noun

jib boom (plural jib booms)

  1. A spar attached to the outboard end of a bowsprit or flying jib boom with an additional stay to increase sail area.

Forms of jib-boom

pluraljib-booms

Questions about jib-boom

What is jib-boom the alternative form of?
Jib-boom is the alternative form of jib boom.

Words near jib-boom in the dictionary

  1. jib boom
  2. jib booms
  3. jib door
  4. jib doors
  5. jib out
  6. jib-boom
  7. jib-booms
  8. jibarito
  9. jibaritos
  10. jibaro
  11. jibaros

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