Definition of jib - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- I like the cut of his jib.
2.
constructionTECH. projecting arm of a craneTECH.
- The crane's jib extended over the building site.
3.
maritimeTECH. triangular sail set forward of the foremastTECH.
- The sailor adjusted the jib for better speed.
4.
cinematographyTECH. crane for mounting a video cameraTECH.
- The director used a jib for the aerial shot.
5.
- He was caught with jib in his possession.
Verb
1.
- The horse jibbed at the fence.
2.
sailing maneuverTECH. shift from side to side while sailingTECH.
- The sailor skillfully jibbed the boat to catch the wind..
Images of jib
projecting arm of a crane 
triangular sail set forward of the foremast 
crane for mounting a video camera
Expressions with jib
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person's general appearance or style
I like the cut of his jib.
small sail for stormy weather on boats
The captain ordered the crew to hoist the storm jib.
type of crane with a swinging side arm used to move heavy loads
The factory installed a new jib crane to lift engines onto the assembly line.
large sail extending past the mast
The yacht's Genoa jib caught the wind perfectly.
door flush with wall, intended to be concealed
The library had a jib door leading to a secret room.
person's style or manner
She has a unique cut of her jib that makes her stand out.
stop short and refuse to proceed
The horse jibbed at the fence.
foremost jib on a square-rigged sailing vessel
The crew adjusted the flying jib for better speed.
Origin of jib
Unknown origin
Terms with jib included in their meaning
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sailing
short vertical strut maintaining tension on the jib boom
sailing
type of large jib sail
mechanical
alter the vertical angle of the jib of a crane
maritime
foremost jib on a square-rigged sailing vessel
nautical
outermost jib on a ship with multiple jibs
maritime
rope controlling the jib sail on a boat
Examples of jib in a sentence
There's something intriguing about his jib. The engineer adjusted the jib for better reach. A bird perched on the crane's jib. The crew hoisted the jib to catch the wind. A tear in the jib required immediate repair. A jib was essential for the sweeping landscape shots.
They rented a jib for the film project. Jib is a dangerous substance to abuse. The rise in jib use is alarming. The donkey jibbed at the narrow path. Sheep often jib when herded too quickly. He jibbed the sail to avoid the obstacle. They had to jib quickly to stay on course.
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- French:style, se cabrer, ...
- German:Art, scheuen, ...
- Italian:stile, impuntarsi, ...
- Spanish:estilo, detenerse, ...
- Portuguese:estilo, empacar, ...
- Chinese:风度, 止步不前, ...
- Japanese:スタイル, 立ち止まる, ...
- Arabic:أُسْلُوب, جَمَحَ, ...
- Hebrew:סִגְנוֹן, לְהִתְנַגֵּד, ...
- Russian:стиль, остановиться, ...
- Ukrainian:стиль, зупинитися, ...
- Hindi:शैली, रुकना, ...
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