jib

/d͡ʒɪb/noun

High School

A triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast.

Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

bib fib gib lib mib rib sib bibb crib dibb

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

jab jac jae jam jan jap jar jas jaw jay

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bib bic big bil bin bip bis bit bui cid

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

jab jeb job kgb boge gebo gibb jabs jobe jobs

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