jib in the PONS Dictionary

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to jib at doing sth
колебая се дали да направя нщ

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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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It also has the benefit that it can operate in higher wind strengths, because a jib can be reefed down, a windvane can not.
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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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The most common headsails are staysails, a term that includes jibs and the larger genoa.
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It has a maximum height of 45mft 0 and has a luffing jib.
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The boats were generally outfitted with a sprit or lug sailing rig and a small jib.
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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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The word jib is both a noun and a verb, depending on the usage of the word.
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The main is loose-footed, and its jib is roller furling.
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There are several terms for a jib with a boom on the foot: balanced jib, club-footed jib, and self-tending jib.
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