Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - jib
Jib
jib
1. n. & v. --n. 1 a triangular staysail from the outer end of the jib-boom to the top of the foremast or from the bowsprit to the masthead. 2 the projecting arm of a crane. --v.tr. & intr. (jibbed, jibbing) to the other; gybe. Phrases and idioms jib-boom a spar run out from the end of the bowsprit. Etymology: 17th c.: orig. unkn. 2. v.intr. (jibbed, jibbing) 1 a (of an animal, esp. a horse) stop and refuse to go on; move backwards or sideways instead of going on. b (of a person) refuse to continue. 2 (foll. by at) show aversion to (a person or course of action). Derivatives jibber n. Etymology: 19th c.: orig. unkn.
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I. noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1661 a triangular sail set on a stay extending usually from the head of the foremast to the bowsprit or the ~boom, II. noun Etymology: probably by shortening & alteration from gibbet Date: 1764 the projecting arm of a crane, a derrick boom, III. intransitive verb (~bed; ~bing) Etymology: probably from ~ to shift from one side of a ship to the other, perhaps from 1~ Date: 1811 to refuse to proceed further ; balk, ~ber noun ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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