jibb

Noun (1)

jib (plural jibs)

1. A triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.
   • Release the line by pulling down and unfurl the jib by pulling on the two jibsheets.(Can we date this quote?), “RS Quest Rigging Instructions”, in California State University, Sacramento, page 2
2. (usually) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.

Noun (2)

jib (plural jibs)

1. The projecting arm of a crane.

   Synonyms:

   gibbet

2. (metonymically) A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera.
3. An object that is used for performing tricks while skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, in-line skating, or biking. These objects are usually found in a terrain park or skate park.
4. (slang) A person's face.
   • Whipping around I saw Herman with a stunned expression on his jib.2017, Al Kent, Custodians of the Hummingbird, page 491

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