jib

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 ]