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jibu
noun

English Meaning(s) for ジブ

noun
  1. jib

Definition and Synonyms for ジブ

Foresail the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
Synonyms: ジブ
Jib any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)
Synonyms: ジブ

Categories ジブ is a member of

Fore-And-Aft Sail any sail not set on a yard and whose normal position is in a fore-and-aft direction
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Sheet a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
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Sample Sentences for ジブ

Using the rudder and the jib with the wind behind it we backed up, turning the bow to the direction we wanted to go.

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