jib

jib has 6 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 3.

Definitions

• v. i.. A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large vessels often carry several jibe; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc.
• v. i.. The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended.
• v. i.. To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse; to balk.
• n.. any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)
• v.. shift from one side of the ship to the other; "The sail jibbed wildly"
• v.. refuse to comply