jib in Irish
jib in Irish is géag, jib, seol cinn — jib means a triangular sail set at the front of a sailboat, ahead of the mainmast.
jib in Irish
géag
The projecting arm of a crane.
jib
(nautical, usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
seol cinn
(nautical, usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
seol jibe
(nautical, usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
éadach cinn
(nautical, usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
cos a chur i dtaca
(figuratively) To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.
stailc a chur suas
(figuratively) To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.
éirigh stalcánta
(figuratively) To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.
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 Irish?
"jib" in Irish is géag, jib, seol cinn. jib means: A triangular sail set at the front of a sailboat, ahead of the mainmast.
How do you use "jib" in a sentence?
Example: "She hauled in the jib as the wind picked up." In Irish, "jib" is géag, jib, seol cinn.
Are there other ways to say "jib" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 8 translations listed for "jib": géag, jib, seol cinn, seol jibe, éadach cinn, cos a chur i dtaca.
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