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flying jibs

n. (plural of flying jib English)

Usage examples of "flying jibs".

Under Anya Amaya's guidance the deck crew of four had assembled in the bridge to begin the long, slow process of furling the speed sails: stuns'ls, t'gallants, flying jibs, and spankers.

Back at her own opponent: outer and flying jibs down and a thin stream of blood flowing out of her scuppers.

For an hour, now, he had dawdled under mainsail, genoa, and a couple of flying jibs, hoping the Sky People were lubbers enough not to find that suspiciously little canvas for such good weather.