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jib in Russian

jib in Russian is арта́читься — jib means a triangular sail set at the front of a sailboat, ahead of the mainmast.

jib in Russian

арта́читься
verb
Pronounced: artachitsya
(figuratively) To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.

What does "jib" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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 Russian?

"jib" in Russian is арта́читься. jib means: A triangular sail set at the front of a sailboat, ahead of the mainmast.

How do you pronounce арта́читься?

"jib" in Russian is арта́читься, pronounced "artachitsya".

How do you use "jib" in a sentence?

Example: "She hauled in the jib as the wind picked up." In Russian, "jib" is арта́читься.

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