jib

Bedeutung (Englisch)

Noun

1. A triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.
2. (usually) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.

Verb

To shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.

Verb

1. To stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse).
2. (figuratively) To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.

Konzepte

Fock

Ausleger

widerstreben

Klüver

halsen

Arm

Auslegerarm

Synonyme

balk

gybe

jibe

boom

💥

baulk

restive

stubborn

gib

change course

resist

hanger

joggle

joint

kick

outreach

outrigger

recoil

suspender

tapper

tenon

be restive

topsail

derrick boom

jibb

crane boom

hanger rod

lever of crane

gib arm

transverse member

sag rod

sag tie

swing barboom

swing bar

stop

🛑

tail arm

auxiliary

be recalcitrant

climbing pole

cog

crossbar

davit

derrick

gibbet

gibe

Übersetzungen

foc

foque

fok

floc

fiocco

🙇

φλόκος

rehusar

bujarrona

negarse

kluiver

αρτέμων

impuntarsi

plantarse

Ausgesprochen als (IPA)

/d͡ʒɪb/

Etymologie (Englisch)

Verwandt mit Mittelhochdeutsch: gempeln

Verwandt mit Schwedisch: guppa

Verwandt mit Schwedisch: gumpa

Geerbt von Mittelenglisch: gibbe

In summary

Attested since the 1660s, of uncertain origin. Perhaps related to jib (“shift or swing around”) (see below).