kib (0 synonym found)

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Definition of kib:

°(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.
°(nautical) Usually with a modifier, any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
°Of a horse, to stop and refuse to go forward.
°To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.
Definition of kib:

°(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.
°(nautical) Usually with a modifier, any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.
°Of a horse, to stop and refuse to go forward.
°To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.
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