Množina: jibs
ETYM Named from its shifting from side to side. Related to Jib, Jibe.
Small triangular sail extending from the head of the foremast.
Any triangular sail set forward of the foremast.
(Maritime) Voile avant.
Množina: jibs
1. The projecting arm of a crane
2. A derrick boom
To refuse to proceed further; balk.