flying jib

American  

noun

Nautical.

1. the outer or outermost of two or more jibs, set well above the jib boom.

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flying jib British  

noun

1. the jib set furthest forward or outboard on a vessel with two or more jibs

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Etymology

Origin of flying jib

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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flying jib

"That was a close call," exclaimed Rucker, as a shot cut away one of the jib stays, carrying down the flying jib.

From Ralph Granger's Fortunes by Brown, William Perry

"Man the jib, and flying jib halyards, and downhauls!"

From Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim by Optic, Oliver

At the same time, the forecastle hands were loosing the fore-topmast staysail, jib, and flying jib, and the after-guard, or quarter-deck hands, were clearing away the spanker.

From Down the Rhine Young America in Germany by Optic, Oliver

Seamen were stationed at all the yard-arms, flying jib, and driver booms, with blue-lights, which were fired simultaneously with the discharge of a dozen rockets, and the great gun of a royal salute.

From Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery by Marryat, Frank

All above the topgallant-sails; also the studding-sails and flying jib.

From The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. by Belcher, Edward, Sir