(v. i.) 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 jibe; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc.

(v. i.) The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended.

(v. i.) To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse; to balk.

(n.) A light, brisk musical movement.

(n.) A light, humorous piece of writing, esp. in rhyme; a farce in verse; a ballad.

(n.) A piece of sport; a trick; a prank.

(n.) A trolling bait, consisting of a bright spoon and a hook attached.

(n.) A small machine or handy tool

(n.) A contrivance fastened to or inclosing a piece of work, and having hard steel surfaces to guide a tool, as a drill, or to form a shield or templet to work to, as in filing.

(n.) An apparatus or a machine for jigging ore.

(v. t.) To sing to the tune of a jig.

(v. t.) To trick or cheat; to cajole; to delude.

(v. t.) To sort or separate, as ore in a jigger or sieve. See Jigging, n.

(n.) To cut or form, as a piece of metal, in a jigging machine.

(v. i.) To dance a jig; to skip about.

(n.) Alt. of Jinn

(v. t.) To push or shake with the elbow or hand; to jostle; esp., to push or touch, in order to give notice, to excite one's attention, or to warn.

(v. t.) To suggest to; to notify; to remind; to call the attention of; as, to jog the memory.

(v. t.) To cause to jog; to drive at a jog, as a horse. See Jog, v. i.

(v. i.) To move by jogs or small shocks, like those of a slow trot; to move slowly, leisurely, or monotonously; -- usually with on, sometimes with over.

(n.) A slight shake; a shake or push intended to give notice or awaken attention; a push; a jolt.

(n.) A rub; a slight stop; an obstruction; hence, an irregularity in motion of from; a hitch; a break in the direction of a line or the surface of a plane.

(v. t.) To thrust; to stab; to punch. See Job, v. t.

(n.) A thrust or stab.

(n.) Jehovah.

(n.) see Ils Jack.

(n.) A turn. [Only in phrase.]

(n.) A deep, broad-mouthed vessel of earthenware or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes; as, a jar of honey; a rose jar.

(n.) The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of oil; a jar of preserves.

(v. i.) To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears.

(v. i.) To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to quarrel; to dispute.

(v. t.) To cause a short, tremulous motion of, to cause to tremble, as by a sudden shock or blow; to shake; to shock; as, to jar the earth; to jar one's faith.

(v. t.) To tick; to beat; to mark or tell off.

(n.) A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds.

(n.) Clash of interest or opinions; collision; discord; debate; slight disagreement.

(n.) A regular vibration, as of a pendulum.

(n.) In deep well boring, a device resembling two long chain links, for connecting a percussion drill to the rod or rope which works it, so that the drill is driven down by impact and is jerked loose when jammed.

(n.) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

(n.) Hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and covering.

(n.) In the plural, the mouth.

(n.) Fig.: Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; esp., pl., the mouth or way of entrance; as, the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death.

(n.) A notch or opening.

(n.) A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car pedestal. See Axle guard.

(n.) One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the jaws of a stone-crushing machine.

(n.) The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.

(n.) Impudent or abusive talk.

(v. i.) To scold; to clamor.

(v. t.) To assail or abuse by scolding.

(v. t. & i.) See Gee.

(n.) See Jig, 6.

(n.) An iota; a point; a tittle; the smallest particle. Cf. Bit, n.

(v. t.) To set down; to make a brief note of; -- usually followed by down.

(n.) A vessel, usually of coarse earthenware, with a swelling belly and narrow mouth, and having a handle on one side.

(n.) A pitcher; a ewer.

(n.) A prison; a jail; a lockup.

(v. t.) To seethe or stew, as in a jug or jar placed in boiling water; as, to jug a hare.

(v. t.) To commit to jail; to imprison.

(v. i.) To utter a sound resembling this word, as certain birds do, especially the nightingale.

(v. i.) To nestle or collect together in a covey; -- said of quails and partridges.

(v. i.) To shoot out or forward; to project beyond the main body; as, the jutting part of a building.

(v. i.) To butt.

(n.) That which projects or juts; a projection.

(n.) A shove; a push.