Phrase Hound found 13 phrases and 26 compound words that contain jib. The most common are listed below. Open jib in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 13
- jib boomA spar attached to the outboard end of a bowsprit or flying jib boom with an additional stay to increase sail area.
- flying jibThe foremost of the jibs of a square-rigged sailing vessel.
- storm jibA small jib, used in a storm to reduce the sail area to the minimum required for maintaining manoeuvrability of the vessel.
- genoa jibgenoa (sail)
- jib outTo swindle, cheat or con (something) from someone.
- flying jib boomA jib boom with an additional outboard jib boom attached.
- jib boomsplural of jib boom: A spar attached to the outboard end of a bowsprit or flying jib boom with an additional stay to increase sail area.
- jib doorA door that is flush with the outside wall, intended to be concealed.
- jib doorsplural of jib door: A door that is flush with the outside wall, intended to be concealed.
- flying jib boomsplural of flying jib boom: A jib boom with an additional outboard jib boom attached.
- Hoyt jib boomThe self-tacking jib boom.
- self-tacking jib boomA rigid spar attached to the bottom of a headsail that allows the sail to swing automatically from one side of the boat to the other when changing directions.
- cut of one's jibA person's general appearance, manner, or style.
Compound words 26
- jibheadThe head of a jib (arm of a crane).
- jibbingThe performance of tricks using jibs (objects in a skatepark, etc.).
- jibsheetThe sheet (rope) used to control the jib (sail).
- jibberA horse that jibs, i.e. refuses, stops short.
- jibaroA style of country music from Puerto Rico
- jibbonA spring onion.
- jibstayA stay (normally the forestay) to which the jib is attached
- jibarosplural of jibaro: A style of country music from Puerto Rico
- jibbahAlternative form of jubbah: A long outer garment worn by Muslims.
- jibbasplural of jibba: A long outer garment worn by Muslims.