flying jib

fly·ing jib

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [flahy-ing jib]
- /ˈflaɪ ɪŋ dʒɪb/
- /ˈflaɪɪŋ dʒɪb/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [flahy-ing jib]
- /ˈflaɪ ɪŋ dʒɪb/

Definitions of flying jib words

noun flying jib the outer or outermost of two or more jibs, set well above the jib boom. 1
noun flying jib the jib set furthest forward or outboard on a vessel with two or more jibs 0
noun flying jib a small, triangular sail in front of the jib, usually on an extension of the jib boom or bowsprit 0
noun flying jib (nautical) The foremost of the jibs of a square-rigged sailing vessel. 0

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Origin of flying jib

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35

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Parts of speech for Flying jib

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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flying jib popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

flying jib usage trend in Literature

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