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JIB

(noun, verb)
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There are 3 meanings of the word Jib.

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Jib - as a noun

Any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fore-and-aft sail
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Jib - as a verb

Refuse to comply

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balk10baulk11resist6

Shift from one side of the ship to the other

Example: "The sail jibbed wildly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
change coursegybe10jibe13

Example Sentences

"The sailboat's jib caught the wind and propelled it forward."
"He adjusted the jib to better catch the breeze."
"The jib of the crane lifted the heavy load effortlessly."
"The yacht's jib was torn in the strong storm."
"She tied the jib securely to the mast."
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Word Game Points

Is JIB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jib is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

JIB has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is JIB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jib is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JIB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is JIB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jib is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JIB has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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