jib

Example Sentences

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Byers started thinking about imaginary books 15 years ago, when he was having a jib door — a door disguised as part of a wall of bookshelves — made for his private library.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2024

Apparently RFK Jr vetted him this week and really liked the cut of his jib.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2024

Because it was built for an ambassador, the house had a service kitchen behind a jib door when the current owners bought it in 2013.

From Washington Post • Jan. 6, 2023

I think we auditioned and they liked the cut of our jib.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2021

The mainsail and jib were both still luffing, but he grabbed the mainsheet and pulled the sail in until it filled, and the Frog responded almost instantly by nosing forward.

From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen