Jibboom
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A spar fixed to the bowsprit of a sailing vessel to extend it forward and provide an attachment point for the jib.
“The jibboom snapped in heavy seas, forcing the crew to take down the foresail immediately.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
jib·boom
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Synonyms
sparbowsprit extension
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Wordle
Double B and double O make this unusual, J opens and the -OOM ending is uncommon in 7-letter words
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Scrabble
J (8 pts) with double B and double O, the -OOM hook can extend plays when placed near matching tiles
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