jib
1any of various triangular sails set forward of a forestaysail or fore-topmast staysail.: Compare flying jib, inner jib.
the inner one of two such sails, set inward from a flying jib.
of or relating to a jib: jib clew.
Idioms about jib
cut of one's jib, one's general appearance, mien, or manner: I could tell by the cut of his jib that he wasn't the kind of person I'd want to deal with.
Origin of jib
1Words that may be confused with jib
- jib , jibe
Other definitions for jib (2 of 4)
or jibb
Other definitions for jib (3 of 4)
to move restively sidewise or backward instead of forward, as an animal in harness; balk.
to balk at doing something; defer action; procrastinate.
a horse or other animal that jibs.
Origin of jib
3Other words from jib
- jibber, noun
Other definitions for jib (4 of 4)
the projecting arm of a crane.
the boom of a derrick.
Origin of jib
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How to use jib in a sentence
But some of the horses jibbed, and we had eventually to give it up and bring up supplies by hand.
The Doings of the Fifteenth Infantry Brigade | Edward Lord GleichenDahlia, it seemed, jibbed sometimes, she must—Bluebell was paying no attention.
Bluebell | Mrs. George Croft HuddlestonIf the horse jibbed at all, or stuck in the deep ruts—and wasn't it a wet season?
Robbery Under Arms | Thomas Alexander Browne, AKA Rolf BoldrewoodThe horse jibbed for a second and then swung along the wild road with the vigorous ease of good blood skilfully handled.
The Half-Hearted | John BuchanIf I had a horse that—jibbed, I should be very patient with him and try to cure him of the bad habit by kindness.
Miss Elliot's Girls | Mrs Mary Spring Corning
British Dictionary definitions for jib (1 of 4)
/ (dʒɪb) /
nautical any triangular sail set forward of the foremast of a vessel
cut of someone's jib someone's manner, behaviour, style, etc
obsolete
the lower lip, usually when it protrudes forwards in a grimace
the face or nose
Origin of jib
1British Dictionary definitions for jib (2 of 4)
/ (dʒɪb) /
(often foll by at) to be reluctant (to); hold back (from); balk (at)
(of an animal) to stop short and refuse to go forwards: the horse jibbed at the jump
nautical variant of gybe
Origin of jib
2Derived forms of jib
- jibber, noun
British Dictionary definitions for jib (3 of 4)
/ (dʒɪb) /
the projecting arm of a crane or the boom of a derrick, esp one that is pivoted to enable it to be raised or lowered
Origin of jib
3British Dictionary definitions for jib (4 of 4)
/ (dʒɪb) /
(often plural) South Wales dialect a contortion of the face; a face: stop making jibs
Origin of jib
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Other Idioms and Phrases with jib
see cut of one's jib
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