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==References == | <p> '''(1):''' ''' (''' n.) One that jibs, or balks; a jibber. </p> <p> '''(2):''' ''' (''' n.) [[A]] stationary condition; a standstill. </p> <p> '''(3):''' ''' Alt. of Jibb''' </p> <p> '''(4):''' ''' (''' v. i.) [[A]] triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large vessels often carry several jibe; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc. </p> <p> '''(5):''' ''' (''' v. i.) The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended. </p> <p> '''(6):''' ''' (''' v. i.) To move restively backward or sidewise, - said of a horse; to balk. </p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:33, 13 October 2021
Jib [1]
(1): ( n.) One that jibs, or balks; a jibber.
(2): ( n.) A stationary condition; a standstill.
(3): Alt. of Jibb
(4): ( v. i.) A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large vessels often carry several jibe; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc.
(5): ( v. i.) The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended.
(6): ( v. i.) To move restively backward or sidewise, - said of a horse; to balk.
