How to pronounce “jib”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• (nautical) 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.
• (nautical, usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
• [Verb]
• (chiefly nautical) To shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.

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