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jib
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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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I found myself dazed and bewildered by their nonstop laughing, joking, and jibber jabber.
Morley could also be a bit of an old jibber andmost people thought he was a back number when he lined up for the Martell Hurdle against a quality field and the finish to that race was the closest I've ever come to a heart attack.
Some newspapers are in a league of their own as regards jibber jabber, but I keep an open mind as to the future.
 
 
 
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