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outer jib

outer jib

9.9
A triangular sail near the front of a large sailing ship, set just behind the sail that is furthest forward
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : foque exterior
  • The crew climbed onto the bowsprit to adjust the outer jib during the storm.

Examples

  • He studied the rigging to learn the position of every sail, including the outer jib.

  • With the outer jib unfurled, the ship gained extra speed as it caught the wind.

  • The outer jib was raised to catch the wind.

  • Many sailors prefer using the outer jib for better speed.

  • The outer jib was hoisted to catch the strong breeze as the ship sailed towards the open sea.

  • The crew worked quickly to unfurl the outer jib, adjusting it to maximize speed during the race.

  • As the winds picked up, the captain ordered the outer jib to be raised for better stability and control.

Synonyms

jib
vsouter jib
  • Specialized
13 8.6

A triangular sail set at the front of a boat

is the specific second outermost triangular sail forward of the foremast on square ships

Surface Forms

outer jib singular
outer jibs plural

Morphology

outer + jib

The meaning is compositionally derived: 'outer' (toward the outside) modifies 'jib' (a triangular foresail), so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a jib positioned toward the outside of the ship (e.g., an outermost or second-outermost jib). The exact technical numbering (second outermost) is specialist nautical detail, but the basic spatial/compositional sense is predictable and transparent to B1 learners.

Etymology

Outer jib names the small triangular sail set furthest toward the 'front' of a large ship. A jib is that small sail and outer shows it is the one farthest out, so it catches extra wind and helps the ship go faster.