OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 5663

jib

/d͡ʒɪb/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
foque
A triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.
Release the line by pulling down and unfurl the jib by pulling on the two jibsheets.
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