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JIB

12 pts

/dʒɪb/

Extended Definitions

noun

  1. 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.
  2. (usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to refuse to proceed further

Letter Values

J8
I1
B3
= 12