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jib in the PONS Dictionary

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to jib at doing sth
resistirse a hacer algo
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Triangular staysails set forward of the foremost mast are called jibs, headsails, or foresails.
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It is bermuda-rigged, with a large mainsail and a 100% jib.
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Sails set forward of the foremost mast are known generically as "headsails", and might include jibs, genoas and spinnakers.
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The sail plan consisted of a 115.00 sq. ft. mainsail, 113.10 sq. ft. jib and 339.00 sq. ft. spinnaker.
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It has a maximum height of 45mft 0 and has a luffing jib.
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The boat is sailed by 2 people both on trapeze and has a main, jib and spinnaker.
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The most common headsails are staysails, a term that includes jibs and the larger genoa.
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There may also be a bowsprit possibly extended by a jib-boom, which extends forward past the bow.
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They carried, but did not use, a jib sail and rudder to negotiate unknown harbours in awkward winds.
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The main is loose-footed, and its jib is roller furling.
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