Jib

Word JIB
Character 3
Hyphenation jib
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Jib"

What do we mean by jib?

To stop short and turn restively from side to side; balk. intransitive verb

To perform tricks by jumping onto and maneuvering over fixed obstacles such as railings or platforms. Used especially of snowboarders and skiers. intransitive verb

A triangular sail stretching from the foretopmast head to the jib boom, the bowsprit, or the bow. noun

The arm of a mechanical crane. noun

The boom of a derrick. noun

The boom of a derrick; the inclined strut in a derrick, which can be swung in a vertical as well as a horizontal plane. noun

To pull against the bit, as a horse; move restively sidewise or backward.

The projecting arm of a crane: same as gib, 5. noun

A stand for beer-barrels. noun

The under lip. noun

Same as jibe.

Same as jibber. noun

Nautical, adjective large triangular sail set on a stay forward of the foremast. noun

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 noun

The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended. noun

One that jibs, or balks; a jibber. noun

A stationary condition; a standstill. noun

A spar or boom which serves as an extension of the bowsprit. It is sometimes extended by another spar called the flying jib boom noun

A crane having a horizontal jib on which a trolley moves, bearing the load. noun

A triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.

(usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.

Verb. To jib. Jibbing. The act of manuvering a bicycle, skateboard, snowboard or skis in tricky manner on top of and around a structure such as a stump, rocks, stairs, railigs, rooftops, etc. When you are playing around, showing off, jumping, flipping, hopping, etc you are jibbing. Urban Dictionary

A way of being or thinking. Urban Dictionary

Slang for Crystal Meth Urban Dictionary

Jib....to avoid or get out of doing something. To jib something is to duck out of doing it. To be a jibber is to let somebody (maybe a friend) down. To let down all your friends at the last moment is to be a jibbin git. Urban Dictionary

A jib is the front sail from large frigate ships of ancient days. You used to be able to tell what kind of ship and what nationality they where from. Urban Dictionary

To actively tickle the meat between someones ribs. Jibbing is very similar to the funnybone but instead of hurting it often leads to a recipient wetting themselves. Urban Dictionary

A marijuana ciggarette, joint, spleef, Urban Dictionary

To jib into a football ground is to get in without paying. There are numerous ways to do it, go in straight behind someone else, jump the turnstiles etc. Urban Dictionary

Something that isnt worth shit. Anything that has no value Urban Dictionary

1.NOUN: Gravity Bong, GB, JIB 2.VERB: Hitting a jib, GB, or gravity bong Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Jib

The word "jib" in example sentences

Our man Shane is the guy you see with what we call the jib camera. ❋ Unknown (2004)

She opened in the panelling one of the old-fashioned concealed modes of exit known as jib-doors, which it was once the custom to construct without architraves in the walls of large apartments, so as not to interfere with the general design of the room. ❋ Unknown (2006)

This exercise should be repeated until releasing casting off and trimming the jib is a smooth and coordinated effort on the part of the crew at helmsman. ❋ Gary Jobson (1998)

Imám Abu Hanífa says they are wájib, that is ordered by God. ❋ Edward Sell (N/A)

I need not tell you all this is in strict confidence; and if the plan does not jib, which is not very probable, will bring lots of grist to the mill. ❋ Various (N/A)

To lay out on the long bowsprit and put a single reef in the jib was a slight task compared with what had been already accomplished; so a few moments later they were again in the cockpit. ❋ Unknown (1902)

Seems the organizers like the cut of my "immoderate moderator" jib, which is deeply flattering and rewarding as I always have a lot of fun doing it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

'We sort the bag out and wrestle the jib, which is now filled with hundreds of litres of water, back onto the stack at the back of the boat. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The storm jib, which is the sail furthest front on a vessel, unless it be a flying jib, was set to give her enough way so she would respond to the helm, for it was necessary to keep the craft before the wind, and head on to the seas -- that is, the big waves must be cut and broken by the sharp prow, or bow, for had they come at the schooner sideways, she would have been swamped instantly. ❋ Laura Lee Hope (N/A)

a single reef in the jib was a slight task compared with what had been already accomplished; so a few moments later they were again in the cockpit. ❋ Jack London (1896)

Others understand the "jib," near the prow, or the ❋ M.G. Easton (1897)

The site is thin on details (it's literally one page with a title, chat stream and a sprinkling of text on the right hand side) but it does clarify that a "jib" is their term for chat room and it is most common in schools, universities and pubs. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Crew members, from the director to the 'jib' operator to the concept developers, think out loud and bat around ideas. ❋ By Chris Rattey (2010)

But he went on to admire the "jib" of Mitt Romney's chin. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Biker: Lets go jib on [the steps] [at the library]. [Skier]: We were jibbin' all over the terrain park saturday. ❋ Scott (2004)

[I like the cut of your jib]. ❋ The Widget (2004)

Dude, [You wanna go] [smoke] some [Jib]? ❋ Nobody (2003)

"He not coming to the football, he`s [jibbed out]" "I bet you [ten quid] he`ll jib the footy" "He never comes to the footy anymore, he`s a right jibber these days" "He`s rung & said he`s not coming, the [jibbin] git!" ❋ Dr Fox (2007)

[Mr. Burns] [I don't like] [the cut] of his jib. ❋ Elickzer (2003)

Come up behind someone and [jab] your fingers in between their [ribs] and move about quickly. At this time you are actively [jibbing]. They will try to run or drop to the ground but don't you let them. ❋ Junior Puma (2010)

they where [smokin] a jib, and [passing] it [to the left] ❋ Pretty Ricky (2003)

"[Alright mate], mind if I go in [behind you]? Lost my ticket.." "Fuck off you [jibbing] cunt" ❋ Iagz (2007)

Those [niggers] are [JIB] ❋ NJ_REBEL (2005)

Yo, [fill up] that jib, [im] tryin to jib [son]. ❋ Ericericericeric (2009)

Cross Reference for Jib

What does jib mean?

Best Free Book Reviews
Best IOS App Reviews