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[–] 11 points 3 months ago (12 children)
  • [–] [S] 6 points 3 months ago (11 children)

    What exactly is a jib? And why was it cut?

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  • [–] 15 points 3 months ago (4 children)

    A jib is a type of sail. And I think the cut is talking about the shape. Beyond that I can't explain.

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  • [–] 7 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    IIRC, the shape of the jib sail indicated the origin of a sailing vessel, so it could show a friendly ship from a distance.

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