Terminology from the Age of Sail

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Jib: A triangular fore-and-aft sail carried on a stay leading from the fore-topmast head to the bow or bowsprit.
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Jib-Boom: A continuation of the bowsprit used to stay the foot of the outer jib and the stay of the topgallant mast. A flying-jib boom is a further extension to which the tack of the flying jib is attached.
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