(definition) by Webster 1913 Sat Dec 24 2005 at 5:43:14

Jib, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Jibbed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Jibbing.] Also Jibb. [Cf. Jib a sail, Gybe.] (Chiefly Naut.)

To shift, or swing round, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.

 

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