storm jib en · NOUN
Meanings
- A small jib, used in a storm to reduce the sail area to the minimum required for maintaining manoeuvrability of the vessel.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| storm jibs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
fi myrskyfokka (small jib for reducing sail area) · da stormfok (small jib for reducing sail area) · it tormentina (small jib for reducing sail area)