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Meaning of jib in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /dʒɪb/

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  1. 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. 2. shift from one side of the ship to the other

    Examples

    • « The sail jibbed wildly »
  3. Noun

    jib

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: of unknown origin

    Definitions

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

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