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Jib vs Hoist - What's the difference?

jib | hoist |


As nouns the difference between jib and hoist

is that jib is (nautical) a triangular staysail set forward of the foremast in a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast while hoist is a hoisting device, such as pulley or crane.

As verbs the difference between jib and hoist

is that jib is of a horse, to stop and refuse to go forward while hoist is to raise; to lift; to elevate; especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, as a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight.

Balk vs Jib - What's the difference?

balk | jib |


As nouns the difference between balk and jib

is that balk is ridge, an unplowed strip of land while jib is (nautical) a triangular staysail set forward of the foremast in a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.

As verbs the difference between balk and jib

is that balk is (archaic) to pass over or by or balk can be to indicate to fishermen, by shouts or signals from shore, the direction taken by the shoals of herring while jib is of a horse, to stop and refuse to go forward.

Jib vs Mo - What's the difference?

jib | mo |


As nouns the difference between jib and mo

is that jib is (nautical) a triangular staysail set forward of the foremast in a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast while mo is .

As a verb jib

is of a horse, to stop and refuse to go forward.

Jib vs Boom - What's the difference?

jib | boom |


In nautical terms the difference between jib and boom

is that jib is usually with a modifier, any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast while boom is a spar extending the foot of a sail; a spar rigged outboard from a ship's side to which boats are secured in harbour.

As an interjection boom is

used to suggest the sound of an explosion.

Jib vs Spinnaker - What's the difference?

jib | spinnaker |


In nautical|lang=en terms the difference between jib and spinnaker

is that jib is (nautical) usually with a modifier, any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast while spinnaker is (nautical) a supplemental sail to the main sail, especially a triangular one, used on yachts for running before the wind.

As nouns the difference between jib and spinnaker

is that jib is (nautical) a triangular staysail set forward of the foremast in a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast while spinnaker is (nautical) a supplemental sail to the main sail, especially a triangular one, used on yachts for running before the wind.

As a verb jib

is of a horse, to stop and refuse to go forward.

Jib vs Tacking - What's the difference?

jib | tacking |


In nautical|lang=en terms the difference between jib and tacking

is that jib is (nautical) usually with a modifier, any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast while tacking is (nautical) the act of changing tack.

As nouns the difference between jib and tacking

is that jib is (nautical) a triangular staysail set forward of the foremast in a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast while tacking is loose temporary stitches in dressmaking etc.

As verbs the difference between jib and tacking

is that jib is of a horse, to stop and refuse to go forward while tacking is .

Jib vs Enlighten - What's the difference?

jib | enlighten |


As verbs the difference between jib and enlighten

is that jib is of a horse, to stop and refuse to go forward while enlighten is to supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.

As a noun jib

is (nautical) a triangular staysail set forward of the foremast in a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.

Jib vs Cake - What's the difference?

jib | cake |


As nouns the difference between jib and cake

is that jib is (nautical) a triangular staysail set forward of the foremast in a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast while cake is a rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing.

As verbs the difference between jib and cake

is that jib is of a horse, to stop and refuse to go forward while cake is coat (something) with a crust of solid material or cake can be (uk|dialect|obsolete|intransitive) to cackle like a goose.

Rig vs Jib - What's the difference?

rig | jib |


As nouns the difference between rig and jib

is that rig is the rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft while jib is a triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.

As verbs the difference between rig and jib

is that rig is to fit out with a harness or other equipment while jib is of a horse, to stop and refuse to go forward.

Headsail vs Jib - What's the difference?

headsail | jib |


In nautical|lang=en terms the difference between headsail and jib

is that headsail is (nautical) any sail (of a sailing vessel) set forward of the foremost mast while jib is (nautical) usually with a modifier, any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.

As nouns the difference between headsail and jib

is that headsail is (nautical) any sail (of a sailing vessel) set forward of the foremost mast while jib is (nautical) a triangular staysail set forward of the foremast in a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.

As a verb jib is

of a horse, to stop and refuse to go forward.

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