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noun
1.A triangular staysail set forward of the mast.
‘The rig is fractional and most boats were sold with a mainsail and 120% jib as standard equipment.’
‘They were long open boats with a large spritsail and jib.’
2.The projecting arm of a crane.
‘It involves the employment of a second lift cylinder on the jib or secondary boom.’
‘The driver, who left the scene after the accident, jumped from the cab just seconds before the jib of the crane plunged down onto the seashore.’
verb
1.(of a person) be unwilling to do or accept something.
‘he jibs at paying large bills’
‘Mr. Gilmartin jibbed and commented that the demand made the Mafia look like monks.’
2.(of an animal, especially a horse) stop and refuse to go on.
‘he jibbed at the final fence’
‘The horses slithered down the shallow bank and onto the glassy surface at a rapid trot, but the black was mistrustful of the insecure footing and jibbed skittishly.’
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