jib-crane
Definition
Noun: - A jib-crane is a type of crane with a horizontal or angled arm (called a jib) that is supported by a vertical mast or pillar. The jib can swing or rotate to move loads horizontally, and it typically has a hoist or pulley system for lifting heavy objects.
Usage Examples
- (A rotating crane with a jib arm.)
- (A specific type of lifting equipment.)
Advanced Usage
- "Jib-crane" is often used in industrial, maritime, or warehouse settings where precise or repetitive lifting is needed. It differs from a tower crane in that its jib rotates around a fixed base rather than extending from a tall tower.
- The shipyard installed a jib-crane for loading cargo onto vessels. (A fixed-base crane with a rotating arm.)
Variants and Related Words
- Jib (n): the projecting arm or boom of a crane, or a triangular sail on a ship.
- The jib of the crane extended over the loading dock. (The horizontal part of the crane.)
- Crane (n): a machine for lifting and moving heavy objects, typically using cables and pulleys.
- A mobile crane was brought in to assist with the heavy lift. (General term for lifting equipment.)
Synonyms
- Boom crane: a crane with a long arm (boom) for lifting, similar to a jib-crane but often with a different support structure.
- Swing crane: a crane that rotates to move loads, emphasizing its pivoting action.
Related Idioms
- No common idioms directly use "jib-crane," but the word "jib" appears in the nautical idiom: "cut of one's jib" — meaning a person's appearance or manner.
- I didn't like the cut of his jib, so I avoided him. (I didn't like his appearance or demeanor.)