Word
jib
US/ˈdʒɪb/
UK/dʒˈɪb/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The sailor pulled the rope to tighten the jib.”
“As the wind picked up, the crew unfurled the jib to gain extra speed for the final leg of the race.”
“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.”
Examples
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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