Jib /(jĭb)/

Jib

n.
  1. 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 jibs; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc. (Naut.)
  2. The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended. (Mach.)
  3. One that jibs, or balks; a jibber.
  4. A stationary condition; a standstill.

Phrases & Compounds
Jib boom
a spar or boom which serves as an extension of the bowsprit. It is sometimes extended by another spar called the flying jib boom
Jib crane
a crane having a horizontal jib on which a trolley moves, bearing the load.
Jib door
a door made flush with the wall, without dressings or moldings; a disguised door.
Jib header
a gaff-topsail, shaped like a jib; a jib-headed topsail.
Jib topsail
a small jib set above and outside of all the other jibs.
The cut of one's jib
one's outward appearance.

Jib

v. i.
  1. To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse; to balk. [Eng.]

Jib

v. t. & i.

imp. & p. p. Jibbed; p. pr. & vb. n. Jibbing

  1. To shift, or swing round, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking. (Chiefly Naut.)