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jib traveler — noun Etymology: jib (I) : an iron ring to which the tack of the jib on some cutters is made fast and which travels on the bowsprit … Useful english dictionary
Boom iron — Boom Boom (b[=oo]m), n. [D. boom tree, pole, beam, bar. See {Beam}.] 1. (Naut.) A long pole or spar, run out for the purpose of extending the bottom of a particular sail; as, the jib boom, the studding sail boom, etc. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mech.) A… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Crane (machine) — A modern crawler type derrick crane with outriggers. The latticed boom is fitted with a jib. A crane is a type of machine, generally equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower material … Wikipedia
Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R … Wikipedia
HMS Warrior (1860) — For other ships of the same name, see HMS Warrior. HMS Warrior Career (UK) … Wikipedia
Fairbairn steam crane — The Fairburn steam crane is a type of harbourside crane of an improved design , patented in 1850 by Sir William Fairbairn.The crane s innovation was in the use of a curved jib, made of riveted wrought iron platework to form a square section box… … Wikipedia
GIBEON — (Heb. גבעון), the largest and best known city in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin, resembling a royal city (Josh. 10.2). Biblical Gibeon has been identified with modern el Jib, 6 miles (9 kms.) north of Jerusalem. The first proper… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
List of Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmarks — The following is a list of Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmarks as designated by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers since it began the program in 1971. The designation is granted to existing artifacts or systems representing a… … Wikipedia
Gibeon (ancient city) — Gibeon ( he. גבעון, pronounced Giv on ) was a Canaanite city north of Jerusalem that was conquered by Joshua. Today, the Arab village of al Jib sits on the ruins of Gibeon. Giv on Hadashah ( New Gibeon ) is a Jewish town located west of al… … Wikipedia
Drascombe — Contents 1 Design principles 2 Flotilla 2.1 Caboteur 2.2 Coas … Wikipedia
