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.
Meaning
11 sensesA 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)
(usually)Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
The projecting arm of a crane.
(metonymically)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.
(slang)A person's face.
One who jibs or balks, refusing to continue forward.
A stationary condition; a standstill.
(slang, uncountable)Crystal meth.
(slang)The mouth, sometimes particularly the tongue, underlip, or tooth.
They needa’ watch they jibs.
(Ireland, archaic, slang)A first-year student at the University of Dublin.
Examples
5 sentencesI like the cut of his jib.
Мені подобається його стиль.
I like the cut of your jib.
Raise the jib.
Tom does jib.
Hoist the jib!
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
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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