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jib

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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. Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
  3. The projecting arm of a crane.
  4. A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera.
  5. 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.
  6. A person's face.
  7. One who jibs or balks, refusing to continue forward.
  8. A stationary condition; a standstill.
  9. Crystal meth.
  10. The mouth, sometimes particularly the tongue, underlip, or tooth.
  11. A first-year student at the University of Dublin.

Verb

  1. To shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.
  2. To stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse).
  3. To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.

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