A jib is a triangular sail that sets ahead of the foremast of a sailing vessel. Its tack is fixed to the bowsprit, to the bows, or to the deck between the bowsprit and the foremost mast. Jibs and spinnakers are the two main types of headsails on a modern boat.

What does jib mean in slang?

Jib is also a verb, meaning "move to the opposite side of the ship" or "refuse to follow instructions." The old-fashioned compliment "I like the cut of your jib," or "I like the way you look," comes from nautical slang, in which jib meant "face." Definitions of jib.

What is jib called in English?

tongue countable noun. Your tongue is the soft movable part inside your mouth that you use for tasting, licking, and speaking. /jibha, jIbha, jeebha, jībh, jibh, jIbh, jeebh/