jib member
1Jib (disambiguation) — Jib can refer to:* Jib, a triangular sail at the front of a sailing boat * the forward leaning arm at the end of the derrick of a mechanical crane * the horizontal member ( boom ) of a derrick * Jib (camera), a boom device with a camera on one… …
2O|jib|wa — «oh JIHB way», noun, plural wa or was. 1. a member of a large tribe of American Indians of Algonkian stock formerly living in the region of Lake Superior; Chippewa. 2. the language of these Indians. ╂[American English < Algonkian (Ojibwa) ojib …
3Spinnaker — For other uses, see Spinnaker (disambiguation). Bear of Britain, a Farr 52 with masthead spinnaker in front of Calshot Spit A spinnaker is a special type of sail that is designed specifically for sailing off the wind from a reaching course to a… …
4Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R …
5Crane (machine) — A modern crawler type derrick crane with outriggers. The latticed boom is fitted with a jib. A crane is a type of machine, generally equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower material …
6sail — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. cruise, voyage; set sail; navigate, traverse. See navigation. n. canvas; moonsail, moon raker; jib, foresail, lateen, lug, mainsail, mizzen, spanker, topsail. See ship. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Means of …
7Mutineer 15 — Current Specifications Mutineer and barge share the Mississippi River Crew 2 Type Monohull …
8List of Greek Americans — This is a list of notable Greek Americans. ListActors*Thea Andrews born Canada Entertainment Tonight in USA. Family originates from Macedonia, Greece *Jennifer Aniston Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning film/television actress, best known for… …
9Ojibwa — ☆ Ojibwa [ō jib′wā΄ō jib′wā΄, ō jib′wä΄, ō jib′wə ] n. [Ojibwa ojibwe, orig. name of an Ojibwa band near Sault Ste. Marie: said to be < a root meaning “puckered up,” in allusion to the style of moccasins ] 1. pl. Ojibwas or Ojibwa a member of… …
10performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains …
