jib boom
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Jib boom — Jib Jib (j[i^]b), n. [Named from its shifting from side to side. See {Jib}, v. i.., {Jibe}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Naut.) A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
jib boom — [jib′bo͞om΄] n. a spar fixed to and extending beyond the bowsprit of a ship, used in securing a jib or other headsail: also jibboom [jib′bo͞om΄] … English World dictionary
jib boom — jib′ boom or jib′boom n. naut. navig. a spar forming a continuation of a bowsprit … From formal English to slang
jib boom — Naut. a spar forming a continuation of a bowsprit. Also, jibboom. [1740 50] * * * jib boom noun A boom or extension of the bowsprit, on which the jib is spread • • • Main Entry: ↑jib * * * jib boom, a spar extending out from a ship s bowsprit. *… … Useful english dictionary
jib boom — noun A spar attached to the outboard end of a bowsprit or flying jib boom with an additional stay to increase sail area … Wiktionary
jib boom — /ˈdʒɪb bum/ (say jib boohm) noun a spar forming a continuation of a bowsprit …
jib boom — noun Sailing a spar run out forward as an extension of the bowsprit … English new terms dictionary
jib-boom — … Useful english dictionary
Flying-jib boom — Flying Fly ing, a. [From {Fly}, v. i.] Moving in the air with, or as with, wings; moving lightly or rapidly; intended for rapid movement. [1913 Webster] {Flying army} (Mil.) a body of cavalry and infantry, kept in motion, to cover its own… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
flying jib boom — noun A jib boom with an additional outboard jib boom attached … Wiktionary
