noun
- plural of jib; sails set forward of the mast on a sailing vessel
- plural of jiber; people or things that jibe or agree
Usage: nautical; technical
Usage: informal; rare
Examples
- The captain adjusted the jibers to catch more wind.
- Multiple jibers were deployed during the race to improve speed.
- The crew worked together to hoist the jibers in the morning.
- Storm jibers are smaller and more durable than regular sails.
- The boat's performance improved once we replaced the old jibers.