jibber


jib 1

J0040200 (jĭb)n.1. Nautical A triangular headsail set with its luff fastened to a stay rising from the bow, bowsprit, or jib boom.2. a. The arm of a mechanical crane.b. The boom of a derrick.
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jib 2

J0040200 (jĭb)intr.v. jibbed, jib·bing, jibs 1. To stop short and turn restively from side to side; balk.2. To perform tricks by jumping onto and maneuvering over fixed obstacles such as railings or platforms. Used especially of snowboarders and skiers.
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jib′ber n.