Jib synonyms
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Arm is defined as a part, or extension of, a political body or organization.
(Baseball) An illegal motion by the pitcher, such as an uncompleted motion to throw to a base, while one foot is on the rubber: it entitles each base runner to advance one base
(Nautical) A long spar extending from a mast to hold or extend the foot of a sail.
A place at which someone or something stops:
The definition of jibe is slang for being in agreement.
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To sneer (see gibe.)
shift from one side of the ship to the other
To keep from yielding to, being affected by, or enjoying
(Nautical) Hindmost; nearest the stern.
fore-topsail
The sail set on the fore-topmast, above the foresail
foreroyal
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forestaysail
A triangular sail set on the forestay.
main-topsail
The sail set on the main-topmast above the mainsail
The principal sail of a vessel.
moonsail
(Nautical) A moonraker (sail).
spanker
(Naut.) A fore-and-aft sail, usually hoisted on a gaff, on the after mast of a square-rigged vessel
A large triangular headsail secured only at the corners, used on sailboats when running before the wind.
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(Nautical) In a fore-and-aft -rigged sailing boat, the sail that is set above the gaff at the top part of the mast.
halyard (related)
rudder (related)
backstay (related)
bowsprit (related)
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headsail (related)
forestay (related)
mainsheet (related)
downhaul (related)
Find another word for jib. In this page you can discover 32 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for jib, like: arm, balk, boom, foresail, sail, stop, jibe, gybe, change course, resist and baulk.
