jib

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

ruТреугольный парус, устанавливаемый впереди фок-мачты на парусном судне, обычно используемый для маневрирования и увеличения скорости.esVela triangular que se coloca en la proa de un velero, delante del palo mayor o del trinquete, y se usa para maniobrar y aumentar la velocidad.frVoile triangulaire placée à l'avant du mât de misaine sur un navire à voiles, utilisée pour la manœuvre et l'augmentation de la vitesse.deEin dreieckiges Vorsegel, das bei Segelschiffen vor dem Fockmast gesetzt wird und zum Manövrieren und zur Geschwindigkeitssteigerung dient.ptVela triangular instalada à frente do mastro de proa de um veleiro, usada para manobras e para aumentar a velocidade.zh指安装在帆船前桅前方的三角形帆，用于操纵和增加航速。arشراع مثلثي يُرفع أمام الصاري الأمامي في السفينة الشراعية، ويُستخدم عادة للمناورة وزيادة السرعة.

1. Triangular sail B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruКливерesFoquesfrfocdeKlüverptBujarronazh三角帆arالشراع المثلث الأمامي

   Synonymes: foresailstaysail

• jibs plural form
• jibs' possessive plural form
• jib's possessive singular form

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.

ruУстаревший глагол, означающий упрямиться или отказываться двигаться вперёд, часто используется по отношению к лошади; также используется в переносном смысле для обозначения нежелания или сопротивления чему-либо.esVerbo que significa resistirse o negarse a avanzar, especialmente hablando de un caballo; también se usa en sentido figurado para indicar reticencia u oposición a algo.frVerbe 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.deVeraltetes Verb mit der Bedeutung, störrisch zu sein oder sich zu weigern, vorwärts zu gehen, oft in Bezug auf ein Pferd; auch übertragen verwendet, um Widerwillen oder Widerstand gegen etwas auszudrücken.ptVerbo antigo que significa teimar ou recusar-se a avançar, usado frequentemente em relação a um cavalo; também é usado em sentido figurado para indicar relutância ou resistência a algo.zh指（马等）突然停住不肯前进、尥蹶子；也泛指人固执、拒绝或抵制某事。arفعل يدل على عناد الدابة ورفضها التقدم، ويستعمل مجازاً في العناد والتردد والامتناع عن فعل شيء.

1. Refuse to comply B2 informal british

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

   • 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.

   ruУпрямитьсяesMostrarse reaciofrRefuser, se déroberdeSich sträubenptRecusar-se a cumprirzh固执拒绝arالرفض والامتناع

   Synonymes: balkdemurhold backobjectrecoilrefuseresisttake exception

   Antonymes: acceptacquiesceagreecomplyconsent

2. Shift from one side of the ship to the other C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПовернуть парусesTrasluchar (la vela o botavara)frEmpannerdeSegel umlegenptMudar o pau de um bordo para o outrozh转帆arتحويل الشراع

   Synonymes: gybejibe

• jibbed past participle
• jibbed past simple
• jibbing present participle
• jibs third person singular