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  • Jib Meanings

    noun a jibe, or change of a ship's course from one side to the other.

    verb to shift from one side to the other when running before the wind, as a fore-and-aft sail or its boom.

    Fields related to jib

    Construction

    In construction, a jib is a crane arm or boom that extends horizontally to lift and move heavy objects.

    Sailing

    A jib is a triangular sail set forward of the mast on a sailboat, used to catch the wind and propel the boat forward.

    Film and Television Production

    In film and television production, a jib is a type of camera crane used to capture high-angle or sweeping shots.

    Rock Climbing

    In rock climbing, a jib refers to a small, often difficult-to-see hold or grip on a climbing wall or rock face.

    Occupation Usage of jib

    Writer

    In the context of sailing, a writer may use the term 'jib' to refer to a triangular sail at the front of the boat.

    Psychologist

    A psychologist may use the term 'jib' in a metaphorical sense to describe someone's emotional or mental state, such as 'his jib was down' meaning he was feeling low.

    Sailor

    For a sailor, 'jib' refers to a specific type of sail that is used to catch the wind and propel the boat forward.

    Construction Worker

    In construction, a 'jib' can refer to a projecting arm or strut used to support a structure or crane.

    Photographer

    A photographer may use the term 'jib' to describe a type of camera crane used to capture overhead shots.

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