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Jib

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Jib - Alt. of Jibb

Jib - A stationary condition; a standstill.

Jib - One that jibs, or balks; a jibber.

Jib - To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse; to balk.

Jib - The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended.

Jib - 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.


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