jib

• Voile triangulaire placée à l'avant du mât de misaine sur un navire à voiles, utilisée pour la manœuvre et l'augmentation de la vitesse.

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.

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   • 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.

   Synonymesforesailstaysail

• Verbe désuet signifiant regimber ou refuser d'avancer, souvent en parlant d'un cheval ; employé aussi au sens figuré pour exprimer une réticence ou une résistance à quelque chose.

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.

   Refuser, se dérober

   • 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.

   Synonymesbalkdemurhold backobjectrecoilrefuseresisttake exception

   Antonymesacceptacquiesceagreecomplyconsent

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.

   Empanner

   • 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.

   Synonymesgybejibe