Vocabulary Entry

jib

|noun • verb

noun

A triangular sail set on the foremost mast of a sailing vessel.

Example Sentences

"The jib caught the wind and propelled the boat forward."

"We adjusted the jib to optimize our speed across the water."

"A torn jib can slow down a sailboat significantly."

verb

Example Sentences

"We need to jib the sail before we head into open water."

"He jibbed the sail to catch more wind as the storm approached."

"Make sure to jib the sails properly to avoid dragging."