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noun

the projecting arm of a crane
the boom of a derrick

intransitive verb, transitive verb jibbed, jibbing

Naut. to jibe (a sail or boom)

noun

a triangular sail secured to a stay forward of the mast or foremast

intransitive verb jibbed, jibbing

to stop and refuse to go forward; balk
to start or shy (at something)

noun

an animal that jibs, as a horse

Related Forms:

jibber noun

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