jib

Example Sentences

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Byers started thinking about imaginary books 15 years ago, when he was having a jib door — a door disguised as part of a wall of bookshelves — made for his private library.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2024

To borrow the old sailing expression, they liked the cut of his jib.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2024

Once the jib was in place, we tried to tack toward a less windy spot, off Bainbridge Island near Port Madison.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2023

As the day progressed, conditions continued to deteriorate, forcing Cap'n Hank to pilot the boat with the storm jib, which limited the Megan Jaye's progress to just five miles per hour.

From Salon • Jul. 11, 2020

The jib fairly popped with energy, filled and pulled her out and away.

From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen