'The cut of one's jib' definitions:

Definition of 'The cut of one's jib'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]

Definition of 'The cut of one's jib'

From: GCIDE
  • Cut \Cut\, n.
  • 1. An opening made with an edged instrument; a cleft; a gash; a slash; a wound made by cutting; as, a sword cut. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A stroke or blow or cutting motion with an edged instrument; a stroke or blow with a whip. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. That which wounds the feelings, as a harsh remark or criticism, or a sarcasm; personal discourtesy, as neglecting to recognize an acquaintance when meeting him; a slight. [1913 Webster]
  • Rip called him by name, but the cur snarled, snapped his teeth, and passed on. This was an unkind cut indeed. --W. Irving. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. A notch, passage, or channel made by cutting or digging; a furrow; a groove; as, a cut for a railroad. [1913 Webster]
  • This great cut or ditch Secostris . . . purposed to have made a great deal wider and deeper. --Knolles. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. The surface left by a cut; as, a smooth or clear cut. [1913 Webster]
  • 6. A portion severed or cut off; a division; as, a cut of beef; a cut of timber. [1913 Webster]
  • It should be understood, moreover, . . . that the group are not arbitrary cuts, but natural groups or types. --Dana. [1913 Webster]
  • 7. An engraved block or plate; the impression from such an engraving; as, a book illustrated with fine cuts. [1913 Webster]
  • 8. (a) The act of dividing a pack cards. (b) The right to divide; as, whose cut is it? [1913 Webster]
  • 9. Manner in which a thing is cut or formed; shape; style; fashion; as, the cut of a garment. [1913 Webster]
  • With eyes severe and beard of formal cut. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 10. A common work horse; a gelding. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • He'll buy me a cut, forth for to ride. --Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster]
  • 11. The failure of a college officer or student to be present at any appointed exercise. [College Cant] [1913 Webster]
  • 12. A skein of yarn. --Wright. [1913 Webster]
  • 13. (Lawn Tennis, etc.) A slanting stroke causing the ball to spin and bound irregularly; also, the spin so given to the ball. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 14. (Cricket) A stroke on the off side between point and the wicket; also, one who plays this stroke. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • A cut in rates (Railroad), a reduction in fare, freight charges, etc., below the established rates.
  • A short cut, a cross route which shortens the way and cuts off a circuitous passage.
  • The cut of one's jib, the general appearance of a person. [Colloq.]
  • To draw cuts, to draw lots, as of paper, etc., cut unequal lengths. [1913 Webster]
  • Now draweth cut . . . The which that hath the shortest shall begin. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]