storm jib

Noun

Meaning

storm jib (plural storm jibs)

(nautical) A small jib, used in a storm to reduce the sail area to the minimum required for maintaining manoeuvrability of the vessel.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

flying jib trysail

Close letter words and terms

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