Jib
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪb/
Jib (noun)
- A triangular sail at the front of a boat.
- The arm of a crane that holds the load.
Examples
- The sailor adjusted the jib for better speed.
- They hoisted the jib to catch more wind.
Common collocations: hoist the jib, adjust the jib, lower the jib, extend the jib, rotate the jib
Jib (verb)
- To refuse to do something or move forward.
Examples
- She jibbed at the idea of working late.
- He jibbed at signing the contract.