jib
A triangular staysail set forward of the foremastA triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.
» I like the cut of his jib.
Мені подобається його стиль.
Значение
значений: 11A triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.
Fock
any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)
(обычно)Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
The projecting arm of a crane.
(метонимически)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.
(сленг)A person's face.
One who jibs or balks, refusing to continue forward.
A stationary condition; a standstill.
(сленг, неисчисляемое)Crystal meth.
(сленг)The mouth, sometimes particularly the tongue, underlip, or tooth.
They needa’ watch they jibs.
(Ирландия, архаичное, сленг)A first-year student at the University of Dublin.
Примеры
предложений: 5I like the cut of his jib.
ukМені подобається його стиль.
I like the cut of your jib.
Raise the jib.
Tom does jib.
Hoist the jib!
Переводы
языков: 7По значениям 1
Происхождение
Attested since the 1660s, of uncertain origin. Perhaps related to jib (“shift or swing aroAttested since the 1660s, of uncertain origin. Perhaps related to jib (“shift or swing around”) (see below).
Uncertain, perhaps related to jib (“shift or swing around”) (see above).
From Middle English gibbe (“a swelling or protrusion in the body”), from Old French gibbe and/or Medieval Latin gibba (“hump”).
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