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jib

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈdʒɪb// UK //dʒˈɪb// jib

n. a small, triangular sail at the front of a boat. It helps the boat turn and move faster in the wind.

n. a triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. It is typically attached to the forestay or a jib-boom and serves to balance the helm and improve aerodynamic efficiency.


SIMPLE

The sailor pulled the rope to tighten the jib.

CONTEXTUAL

As the wind picked up, the crew unfurled the jib to gain extra speed for the final leg of the race.

COMPLEX

The yacht struggled against the heavy swell until the skipper ordered the storm jib raised, providing the necessary stability to navigate the narrow channel safely.

Usage

Commonly used in the idiom 'the cut of one's jib', meaning a person's general appearance or character.

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