Jib Definition
jĭb
jibbed, jibbing, jibs
noun
The arm of a mechanical crane.
American Heritage
A triangular sail secured to a stay forward of the mast or foremast.
Webster's New World
The boom of a derrick.
Webster's New World
An animal that jibs, as a horse.
Webster's New World
(metonymically) A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera.
Wiktionary
verb
jibbed, jibbing, jibs
To jibe (a sail or boom)
Webster's New World
To stop and refuse to go forward; balk.
Webster's New World
To perform tricks by jumping onto and maneuvering over fixed obstacles such as railings or platforms. Used especially of snowboarders and skiers.
American Heritage
To start or shy (at something)
Webster's New World
Of a horse, to stop and refuse to go forward.
Wiktionary
idiom
cut of one's jib
- one's appearance or way of dressing
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Jib
Noun
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jibsIdioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Jib
Origin of Jib
Origin unknown
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Origin unknown
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Of uncertain origin.
From Wiktionary
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