flying jib
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flying jib
n.
A light sail that is set forward of the jib and is attached to an extension of the jib boom.
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flying jib
n
(Nautical Terms) the jib set furthest forward or outboard on a vessel with two or more jibs
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fly′ing jib′
n.
the outer or outermost of two or more jibs on a ship, set well above the jib boom.
[1825–35]
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Noun | 1. | flying jib - the outermost of two or more jibs jib - any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast) |
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