Italian Meaning of jib

bompresso

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Definitions and Meaning of jib in English

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jib (n)

any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)

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jib (v)

refuse to comply

shift from one side of the ship to the other

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jib (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.

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

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

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jib (n.)

One that jibs, or balks; a jibber.

A stationary condition; a standstill.

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jib ()

Alt. of Jibb

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bompresso

any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast), refuse to comply, shift from one side of the ship to the otherA triangular sail set upon a stay

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