jib

Meanings

• noun

  A large triangular sail set on a fore-and-aft mast, used to head and tack a square-rigged vessel.

  - "The jib sail helped the old pirate ship turn quickly."
  - "The jib was hoisted when the wind shifted."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jib
gib , hive , jive

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Variants

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jib , jibbed , jibber , jibbers , jibbing , jibs , flying jib , flying jibs , cut , cut of her jib , cut of his jib , cut of its jib , cut of my jib , cut of one's jib , cut of our jib , cut of your jib , cuts , cuts of our jibs , cuts of their jibs , cuts of your jibs

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'a turning', from Old Norse 'jifta' meaning 'to turn'.

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Trivia

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1. The jib sail was first used in the 16th century.

2. The jib is also known as a 'foretopmast stay sail' or 'forestay sail'.

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Related Concepts

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1. jib sheet: A rope used to control the angle of the jib sail.

2. jibing: The maneuver of turning a sailing vessel through the wind by using the jib sail.

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Culture

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In maritime culture, the jib is an essential sail used to maneuver ships. It has been depicted in various works of literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "jib"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a triangular sail set at the front of a ship.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jib' with the turning motion of a sailing ship.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Just In Board' for the Jib sail.

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