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jibboom

jibboom is the alternative spelling 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 jibboom

pluraljibbooms

Words formed from jibboom

Questions about jibboom

What is jibboom the alternative spelling of?
Jibboom is the alternative spelling of jib boom.

Words near jibboom in the dictionary

  1. jibbing
  2. jibbing out
  3. jibbings
  4. jibbon
  5. jibbons
  6. jibboom
  7. jibbooms
  8. jibbs
  9. Jibby
  10. jibe
  11. jibed

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