jib

/dʒɪb/ · noun

Meaning

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.
(usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
To shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.
The projecting arm of a crane.
(metonymy) A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera.
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.
One who jibs or balks, refusing to continue forward.
A stationary condition; a standstill.
To stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse).
To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.
Crystal meth.
The mouth, sometimes particularly the tongue, underlip, or tooth.

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