Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Jib \Jib\, n. [Named from its shifting from side to side. See
   {Jib}, v. i.., {Jibe}.]
   1. (Naut.) 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.

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

   {Jib boom} (Naut.), a spar or boom which serves as an
      extension of the bowsprit. It is sometimes extended by
      another spar called the flying jib boom. [Written also
      {gib boom}.]

   {Jib crane} (Mach.), a crane having a horizontal jib on which
      a trolley moves, bearing the load.

   {Jib door} (Arch.), a door made flush with the wall, without
      dressings or moldings; a disguised door.

   {Jib header} (Naut.), a gaff-topsail, shaped like a jib; a
      jib-headed topsail.

   {Jib topsail} (Naut.), a small jib set above and outside of
      all the other jibs.

   {The cut of one's jib}, one's outward appearance. [Colloq.]
      --Sir W. Scott.

Cut \Cut\, n.
   1. An opening made with an edged instrument; a cleft; a gash;
      a slash; a wound made by cutting; as, a sword cut.

   2. A stroke or blow or cutting motion with an edged
      instrument; a stroke or blow with a whip.

   3. That which wounds the feelings, as a harsh remark or
      criticism, or a sarcasm; personal discourtesy, as
      neglecting to recognize an acquaintance when meeting him;
      a slight.

            Rip called him by name, but the cur snarled, snapped
            his teeth, and passed on. This was an unkind cut
            indeed.                               --W. Irving.

   4. A notch, passage, or channel made by cutting or digging; a
      furrow; a groove; as, a cut for a railroad.

            This great cut or ditch Secostris . . . purposed to
            have made a great deal wider and deeper. --Knolles.

   5. The surface left by a cut; as, a smooth or clear cut.

   6. A portion severed or cut off; a division; as, a cut of
      beef; a cut of timber.

            It should be understood, moreover, . . . that the
            group are not arbitrary cuts, but natural groups or
            types.                                --Dana.

   7. An engraved block or plate; the impression from such an
      engraving; as, a book illustrated with fine cuts.

   8.
      (a) The act of dividing a pack cards.
      (b) The right to divide; as, whose cut is it?

   9. Manner in which a thing is cut or formed; shape; style;
      fashion; as, the cut of a garment.

            With eyes severe and beard of formal cut. --Shak.

   10. A common work horse; a gelding. [Obs.]

             He'll buy me a cut, forth for to ride. --Beau. &
                                                  Fl.

   11. The failure of a college officer or student to be present
       at any appointed exercise. [College Cant]

   12. A skein of yarn. --Wright.

   {A cut in rates} (Railroad), a reduction in fare, freight
      charges, etc., below the established rates.

   {A short cut}, a cross route which shortens the way and cuts
      off a circuitous passage.

   {The cut of one's jib}, the general appearance of a person.
      [Colloq.]

   {To draw cuts}, to draw lots, as of paper, etc., cut unequal
      lengths.

            Now draweth cut . . . The which that hath the
            shortest shall begin.                 --Chaucer.