jib – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
jib
v.
balk, refuse to move forward (as of an animal); avoid, procrastinate
n.
triangular forward sail (Nautical); arm of a crane; uncooperative animal
Jib
Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport
Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (, ) is a joint civilian/military-use airport situated in the town of
Ambouli,
Djibouti. It serves the national capital,
Djibouti City. The airport is located approximately 6 kilometres (5 mi) from the city centre. It occupies an area of 10 square kilometers. Beside the airport proper, this includes a V.I.P terminal for prime ministers and presidents.
jib
Noun
1. any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)
(hypernym) fore-and-aft sail
(hyponym) flying jib
(derivation) jibe, gybe, change course
Verb
1. refuse to comply
(synonym) resist, balk, baulk
(hypernym) disobey
2. shift from one side of the ship to the other; "The sail jibbed wildly"
(synonym) jibe, gybe, change course
(hypernym) sail
jib
v.
vzepřít se (čemu); odmítnout udělat co
n.
kosatka; výložník
Jib
(v. i.)
To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse; to balk.
(v. i.)
The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended.
(v. i.)
A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large vessels often carry several jibe; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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