jib in Greek
jib in Greek is φλόκος — jib means a triangular sail set at the front of a sailboat, ahead of the mainmast.
jib in Greek
φλόκος
Pronounced: flokos
(nautical, usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
What does "jib" mean?
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noun A triangular sail set at the front of a sailboat, ahead of the mainmast.
"She hauled in the jib as the wind picked up."
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noun The long arm of a crane that extends outward to lift or move loads.
"The jib of the construction crane swung the steel beam into place."
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jib in a sentence
- She hauled in the jib as the wind picked up.
- A well-trimmed jib helps the boat point closer to the wind.
- The jib of the construction crane swung the steel beam into place.
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What is "jib" in Greek?
"jib" in Greek is φλόκος. jib means: A triangular sail set at the front of a sailboat, ahead of the mainmast.
How do you pronounce φλόκος?
"jib" in Greek is φλόκος, pronounced "flokos".
How do you use "jib" in a sentence?
Example: "She hauled in the jib as the wind picked up." In Greek, "jib" is φλόκος.
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