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Jib

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 jibe; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc.

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Disobey 76% connected

Not to obey; to neglect or refuse to obey (a superior or his commands, the laws, etc.); to transgress the commands of (one in authority); to violate,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Sail 76% connected

An extent of canvas or other fabric by means of which the wind is made serviceable as a power for propelling vessels through the water.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Resistance 74% connected

The act of resisting; opposition, passive or active.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Resistance 74% connected

The act of resisting; opposition, passive or active.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Resistant 74% connected

Making resistance; resisting.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Resistant 74% connected

Making resistance; resisting.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Resister 74% connected

One who resists.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Resister 74% connected

One who resists.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Resistive 74% connected

Serving to resist.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Resistive 74% connected

Serving to resist.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Balk 92% connected

A ridge of land left unplowed between furrows, or at the end of a field; a piece missed by the plow slipping aside.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Baulk 92% connected

See Balk.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Gybe 92% connected

See Jib.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Jibe 92% connected

To shift, as the boom of a fore-and-aft sail, from one side of a vessel to the other when the wind is aft or on the quarter. See Gybe.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Resist 92% connected

To stand against; to withstand; to obstruct.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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