Jib boom

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Noun

jib boom (plural jib booms)

1. ((nautical{{#if:|, {{{2}}}{{#if:|, {{{3}}}{{#if:|, {{{4}}}{{#if:|, {{{5}}}{{#if:|, {{{6}}}{{#if:|, {{{7}}}{{#if:|, {{{8}}}{{#if:|, {{{9}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}})) A spar attached to the outboard end of a bowsprit or flying jib boom with an additional stay to increase sail area.

See also

• flying jib boom