jib boom
1Jib boom — 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 …
2jib boom — [jib′bo͞om΄] n. a spar fixed to and extending beyond the bowsprit of a ship, used in securing a jib or other headsail: also jibboom [jib′bo͞om΄] …
3jib boom — jib′ boom or jib′boom n. naut. navig. a spar forming a continuation of a bowsprit …
4jib boom — Naut. a spar forming a continuation of a bowsprit. Also, jibboom. [1740 50] * * * jib boom noun A boom or extension of the bowsprit, on which the jib is spread • • • Main Entry: ↑jib * * * jib boom, a spar extending out from a ship s bowsprit. *… …
5jib boom — noun A spar attached to the outboard end of a bowsprit or flying jib boom with an additional stay to increase sail area …
6jib boom — /ˈdʒɪb bum/ (say jib boohm) noun a spar forming a continuation of a bowsprit …
7jib boom — Naut. a spar forming a continuation of a bowsprit. Also, jibboom. [1740 50] * * * …
8jib boom — noun Sailing a spar run out forward as an extension of the bowsprit …
9jib-boom — …
10Flying-jib boom — Flying Fly ing, a. [From {Fly}, v. i.] Moving in the air with, or as with, wings; moving lightly or rapidly; intended for rapid movement. [1913 Webster] {Flying army} (Mil.) a body of cavalry and infantry, kept in motion, to cover its own… …
