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jib

Nautical
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A triangular sail set forward of the foremast, aiding in balance and maneuverability.

Detailed Definition
The jib is the sharp, forward sail that cuts the wind and helps the ship turn. In poetry, it represents the quick intelligence, the auxiliary force that assists the main effort. Its nimble response to helm adjustments makes it a symbol of agility, wit, and the supplementary perspectives that guide major decisions. Poets often place the jib against the larger, slower sails to contrast speed with power, or to suggest that a small, well-placed effort can turn the tide of a larger struggle. Its white shape against the bow also offers a clean, uncluttered visual for the start of any new venture.
Example
Example in poetry:
The jib in poetry represents the quick intelligence, the auxiliary force that assists the main effort.; Its nimble response to helm adjustments makes it a symbol of agility, wit, and supplementary perspectives.; Poets place the jib against larger, slower sails to contrast speed with power.; A small, well-placed effort like the jib can turn the tide of a larger struggle.; The jib’s white shape against the bow offers a clean visual for the start of any new venture.; It is the sharp, forward sail that cuts the wind and helps the ship turn.
Additional Notes
The jib is a triangular sail set forward of the foremast, aiding in balance and maneuverability. In poetry, it represents quick intelligence, agility, and the auxiliary force that assists the main effort. Its nimble response to helm adjustments makes it a symbol of wit and supplementary perspectives. Poets often place the jib against the larger, slower sails to contrast speed with power, or to suggest that a small, well-placed effort can turn the tide of a larger struggle. Its bright, clean shape against the bow offers a fresh, uncluttered visual for the beginning of any new venture or for the assistance that comes from a clever and unexpected quarter.
Also Known As
Jib sail foresail head sail
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