'Jib topsail' definitions:

Definition of 'Jib topsail'

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  • Jib \Jib\ (j[i^]b), n. [Named from its shifting from side to side. See Jib, v. i.., Jibe.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. (Naut.) A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large vessels often carry several jibs; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Mach.) The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. One that jibs, or balks; a jibber. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 4. A stationary condition; a standstill. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • Jib boom (Naut.), a spar or boom which serves as an extension of the bowsprit. It is sometimes extended by another spar called the flying jib boom. [Written also gib boom.]
  • Jib crane (Mach.), a crane having a horizontal jib on which a trolley moves, bearing the load.
  • Jib door (Arch.), a door made flush with the wall, without dressings or moldings; a disguised door.
  • Jib header (Naut.), a gaff-topsail, shaped like a jib; a jib-headed topsail.
  • Jib topsail (Naut.), a small jib set above and outside of all the other jibs.
  • The cut of one's jib, one's outward appearance. [Colloq.] --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]