Definition of "jib-stay" []

• The stay on which the jib is set. (noun)
• In a marine stoam-engine, apart of the stay-frame. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "The efforts of all hands failed to make the turn in time and a stump by the bank caught in the jib-stay of the boat and held her fast."
• ""We're in for it now, if that jib-stay don't part pretty sudden," said the captain."
• "He himself assisted in lashing the jib-stay of the Serapis to the mizzenmast of the Richard."
• "He might as well stop, for by this time Noddy had mounted the jib-stay, and was halfway up to the mast head."