jib boom


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jib boom

n. Nautical
1. A spar forming a continuation of the bowsprit.
2. A boom that swivels usually from a pivot at the bow of a boat to hold the foot or clew of a jib.
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jib boom

or

jibboom

n
(Nautical Terms) nautical a spar forming an extension of the bowsprit
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jib′ boom`

or jib′boom`,


n.
a spar forming a continuation of a bowsprit.
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jib boom

n (Naut) → Klüverbaum m
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