Definition of Jibed. Meaning of Jibed. Synonyms of Jibed
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Definition of Jibed
Jibed Jibe Jibe, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Jibed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Jibing.] [Cf. Dan. gibbe, D. gijpen, v. i., and dial. Sw.
gippa to jerk. Cf. Jib, n. & v. i.] (Naut.)
To shift, as the boom of a fore-and-aft sail, from one side
of a vessel to the other when the wind is aft or on the
quarter. See Gybe.
Jib Jib Jib, v. i. [Connected with jibe; cf. OF. giber to shake.]
To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse;
to balk. [Written also jibb.] [Eng.]
Jib Jib Jib, n.
1. One that jibs, or balks; a jibber.
2. A stationary condition; a standstill.
Jib Jib Jib, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Jibbed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Jibbing.] Also Jibb Jibb [Cf. Jib a sail, Gybe.]
(Chiefly Naut.)
To shift, or swing round, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in
tacking.
