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jib¹

Nautical any triangular sail set forward of the foremast of a vessel

jib²

the projecting arm of a crane or the boom of a derrick, esp one that is pivoted to enable it to be raised or lowered

jib [jib]

(naval architecture)

A triangular sail bent to a foremast stay.

jib

1. Of a crane or derrick, see boom, 2.

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jib (redirected from flying jib)

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