Jib n.
 1. Naut. 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.
 2. Mach. The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended.
 3. One that jibs, or balks; a jibber.
 4.  A stationary condition; a standstill.
 Jib boom Naut., a spar or boom which serves as an extension of the bowsprit. It is sometimes extended by another spar called the flying jib boom. [Written also gib boom.]
 Jib crane Mach., a crane having a horizontal jib on which a trolley moves, bearing the load.
 Jib door Arch., a door made flush with the wall, without dressings or moldings; a disguised door.
 Jib header Naut., a gaff-topsail, shaped like a jib; a jib-headed topsail.
 Jib topsail Naut., a small jib set above and outside of all the other jibs.
 The cut of one's jib, one's outward appearance. [Colloq.]


 Cut, n.
 1. An opening made with an edged instrument; a cleft; a gash; a slash; a wound made by cutting; as, a sword cut.
 2. A stroke or blow or cutting motion with an edged instrument; a stroke or blow with a whip.
 3. That which wounds the feelings, as a harsh remark or criticism, or a sarcasm; personal discourtesy, as neglecting to recognize an acquaintance when meeting him; a slight.
    Rip called him by name, but the cur snarled, snapped his teeth, and passed on. This was an unkind cut indeed.   --W. Irving.
 4. A notch, passage, or channel made by cutting or digging; a furrow; a groove; as, a cut for a railroad.
    This great cut or ditch Secostris . . . purposed to have made a great deal wider and deeper.   --Knolles.
 5. The surface left by a cut; as, a smooth or clear cut.
 6. A portion severed or cut off; a division; as, a cut of beef; a cut of timber.
    It should be understood, moreover, . . . that the group are not arbitrary cuts, but natural groups or types.   --Dana.
 7. An engraved block or plate; the impression from such an engraving; as, a book illustrated with fine cuts.
 8. (a) The act of dividing a pack cards. (b) The right to divide; as, whose cut is it?
 9. Manner in which a thing is cut or formed; shape; style; fashion; as, the cut of a garment.
    With eyes severe and beard of formal cut.   --Shak.
 10. A common work horse; a gelding. [Obs.]
    He'll buy me a cut, forth for to ride.   --Beau. & Fl.
 11. The failure of a college officer or student to be present at any appointed exercise. [College Cant]
 12. A skein of yarn.
 13. Lawn Tennis, etc. A slanting stroke causing the ball to spin and bound irregularly; also, the spin so given to the ball.
 14.  Cricket A stroke on the off side between point and the wicket; also, one who plays this stroke.
 A cut in rates Railroad, a reduction in fare, freight charges, etc., below the established rates.
 A short cut, a cross route which shortens the way and cuts off a circuitous passage.
 The cut of one's jib, the general appearance of a person. [Colloq.]
 To draw cuts, to draw lots, as of paper, etc., cut unequal lengths.
 Now draweth cut . . .
 The which that hath the shortest shall begin.   --Chaucer.