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What does jib mean?

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Noun
  1. (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.
  2. (nautical, usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
  3. The projecting arm of a crane
  4. (metonymy) A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera
  5. An object that is used for performing tricks while skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, in-line skating, or biking. These objects are usually found in a terrain park or skate park.
  6. (dialectal) The under lip, the mouth, face, nose, or teeth.
Verb
  1. (chiefly nautical) To shift, or swing round, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.
Verb
  1. To stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse).
  2. (figuratively) To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.
Noun
  1. One who jibs or balks, refusing to continue forward.
  2. A stationary condition; a standstill.
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