jibing (0 synonym found)

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Definition of jibing:

(n) : (nautical) A triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.
(n) : (nautical, usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
(v) : (chiefly nautical) To shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.
(n) : An object that is used for performing tricks while skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, in-line skating, or biking. These objects are usually found in a terrain park or skate park.
(n) : (slang) A person's face.
(v) : (figuratively) To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.

Definition of jibing:

(n) : (nautical) A triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.
(n) : (nautical, usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
(v) : (chiefly nautical) To shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.
(n) : An object that is used for performing tricks while skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, in-line skating, or biking. These objects are usually found in a terrain park or skate park.
(n) : (slang) A person's face.
(v) : (figuratively) To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.

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