Jib

n.	1.	(Naut.) 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.
	2.	(Mach.) The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended.
	3.	One that jibs, or balks; a jibber.
	4.	A stationary condition; a standstill. Jib boom (Naut.) 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 (Mach.) a crane having a horizontal jib on which a trolley moves, bearing the load. Jib door (Arch.) a door made flush with the wall, without dressings or moldings; a disguised door. Jib header (Naut.) a gaff-topsail, shaped like a jib; a jib-headed topsail. Jib topsail (Naut.) a small jib set above and outside of all the other jibs. The cut of one's jib one's outward appearance. - Sir W. Scott.
v. i.	1.	To move restively backward or sidewise, - said of a horse; to balk.
v. t. & i.	1.	(Chiefly Naut.) To shift, or swing round, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking. [imp. & p. p. Jibbed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Jibbing.]

Noun	1.	jib - any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)
Verb	1.	jib - refuse to comply Synonyms: balk, baulk, resist
	2.	jib - shift from one side of the ship to the other; "The sail jibbed wildly" Synonyms: change course, gybe, jibe

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