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 |
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 |
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 |
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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