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jibs

jibs is the plural of jib.

Meaning of jib

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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Phrases with jibs

Questions about jibs

What is jibs the plural of?
Jibs is the plural of jib.

Words near jibs in the dictionary

  1. jiboneys
  2. Jibou
  3. jiboya
  4. jiboyas
  5. Jibril
  6. jibs
  7. jibs out
  8. jibsheet
  9. jibsheets
  10. jibstay
  11. jibstays

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