jib

Betekenis (Engels)

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. 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. To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.

Concepten

fok

kluiver

achteruit slaan

weerspannig zijn

kraanarm

Synoniemen

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

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/d͡ʒɪb/

Etymologie (Engels)

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