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How to pronounce “jib”
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Pronunciation guide for jib
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of jib with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 6 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Back to Blood
down the jib.
- Definition summary
- (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.
Example 1 of 6
How to pronounce jib
Back to Blood
down the jib.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “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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