Jibsheet

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The sheet (rope) used to control the jib (sail).

    "Release the line by pulling down and unfurl the jib by pulling on the two jibsheets."

Example

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"Release the line by pulling down and unfurl the jib by pulling on the two jibsheets."

Etymology

From jib + sheet.

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