jib

• شراع مثلثي يُرفع أمام الصاري الأمامي في السفينة الشراعية، ويُستخدم عادة للمناورة وزيادة السرعة.

A triangular sail set forward of the foremast on a sailing vessel, typically used for maneuvering and speed.

1. B2formal

   A triangular sail that is set forward of the foremast on a sailing vessel, used to help steer and balance the boat.

   الشراع المثلث الأمامي

   • The sailor adjusted the jib to catch the wind.
   • The boat's jib was torn during the storm.
   • He learned how to properly set the jib before the race.

   المرادفاتforesailstaysail

• فعل يدل على عناد الدابة ورفضها التقدم، ويستعمل مجازاً في العناد والتردد والامتناع عن فعل شيء.

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to move restively or refuse to proceed, often used of a horse; also used figuratively to mean to be reluctant or balk at something.

1. Refuse to complyB2informalbritish

   To be unwilling to do or accept something; to balk or resist.

   الرفض والامتناع

   • The horse jibbed at the high fence.
   • He jibbed at the idea of working overtime without pay.
   • The committee jibbed at the proposed changes to the rules.

   المرادفاتbalkdemurhold backobjectrecoilrefuseresisttake exception

   الأضدادacceptacquiesceagreecomplyconsent

2. Shift from one side of the ship to the otherC1formal

   To move a sail or boom from one side of a sailing vessel to the other, especially when changing direction downwind.

   تحويل الشراع

   • The crew jibbed the sail to catch the wind from the other side.
   • He carefully jibbed the boom to avoid a sudden gust.
   • The captain ordered the sailors to jib the mainsail.

   المرادفاتgybejibe