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jibboom

jibboom

9.9
A pole that sticks out from a ship's front to hold the outer edge of a jib sail
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɪbˌbuːm/
  • Specialized
: jibboom
  • The new ship was fitted with a longer jibboom to carry an additional sail.

Examples

  • A sailor climbed out onto the jibboom to adjust the rigging.

  • Stormy weather made it dangerous to stand on the jibboom while the ship was underway.

  • The jibboom is crucial for supporting the jib sail.

  • Many sailboats have a jibboom to enhance their performance.

  • The sailor climbed out onto the jibboom to adjust the rigging.

  • Stormy weather made it dangerous to stand on the jibboom while the ship was underway.

  • The new ship was fitted with a longer jibboom to carry an additional sail.

Surface Forms

jibboom singular
jibbooms plural

Morphology

jibboom = jib + boom (transparent) = jib + boom

A straightforward compound: a 'boom' (spar) associated with the 'jib' sail; if learners know the base words, the meaning follows directly.

Etymology

The word jibboom comes from two simple parts: jib ('a small triangular sail') and boom ('a long pole on a boat'), so think of it as the boom for the jib. That's why a jibboom is the pole that sticks out from the front of the ship to support the outer edge of the jib sail.