Jib

·add. ·noun One that jibs, or balks; a jibber.

II. Jib ·add. ·noun A stationary condition; a standstill.

III. Jib ·add. ·- ·Alt. of Jibb.

IV. Jib ·vi The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended.

V. Jib ·vi To move restively backward or sidewise, — said of a horse; to Balk.

VI. Jib ·vi 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.