Definition of "jib" in Anglais

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.

verb

1. (chiefly nautical) To shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.

noun

1. The projecting arm of a crane.

2. (metonymic, cinematography, film) A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera.

3. 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.

4. (slang) A person's face.

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.

noun

1. (slang) Crystal meth.

noun

1. (slang, especially African-American Vernacular) The mouth, sometimes particularly the tongue, underlip, or tooth.

   • They needa’ watch they jibs.

noun

1. (Ireland, slang, archaic) A first-year student at the University of Dublin.