Jib vs. Headsail — What's the Difference?

A jib is a triangular sail that sets ahead of the foremast of a sailing vessel. Its tack is fixed to the bowsprit, to the bows, or to the deck between the bowsprit and the foremost mast.

A sail, such as a jib, set forward of a foremast.

(Nautical) A triangular headsail set with its luff fastened to a stay rising from the bow, bowsprit, or jib boom.

(nautical) Any sail of a sailing vessel set forward of the foremost mast.

The arm of a mechanical crane.

Any sail set forward of the foremast.

The boom of a derrick.

Any sail set forward of the foremast of a vessel

To stop short and turn restively from side to side; balk.

To perform tricks by jumping onto and maneuvering over fixed obstacles such as railings or platforms. Used especially of snowboarders and skiers.

(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.

Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.

The projecting arm of a crane.

A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera.

An object that is used for performing tricks while skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, in-line skating, or biking. These objects are usually found in a terrain park or skate park.

One who jibs or balks, refusing to continue forward.

A stationary condition; a standstill.

The mouth, sometimes particularly the tongue, underlip, or tooth.

To shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.

To stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse).

(figuratively) To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity.

A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large vessels often carry several jibs; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc.

The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended.

One that jibs, or balks; a jibber.

A stationary condition; a standstill.

To move restively backward or sidewise, - said of a horse; to balk.

To shift, or swing round, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking.

Any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)

Refuse to comply

Shift from one side of the ship to the other;