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Meaning of jib in English
Pronunciation
/dʒɪb/
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Verb
jib
Etymology
early 19th century: perhaps related to French regimber (earlier regiber) ‘to buck, rear’; compare with gibe
Definitions
1.
refuse to comply
2.
shift from one side of the ship to the other
Examples
« The sail jibbed wildly »
Noun
jib
Etymology
mid 17th century: of unknown origin
Definitions
1.
any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)