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jibs Meaning & Definition

What Does Jibs Mean?

Jibs is a noun that means plural of jib.

Jibs Definition (Noun)

  1. plural of jib

Noun

  1. 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.
  2. (usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.

Noun

  1. The projecting arm of a crane.
  2. (metonymy) A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera.
  3. An object that is used for performing tricks while skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, in-line skating, or biking. These objects are usually found in a terrain park or skate park.

Noun

  1. One who jibs or balks, refusing to continue forward.
  2. A stationary condition; a standstill.

Noun

  1. The mouth, sometimes particularly the tongue, underlip, or tooth.

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