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Term	Definition
Jiffy Reefing	A method of lowering the sail in sections so that it can be reefed quickly.

Jigger	(1) A light tackle consisting of a double and single block used for many small purposes onboard. (2) Aft sail on the mizzen mast of a yawl or a ketch, or on the jigger-mast of a schooner.

Jigger-Mast	After mast on a schooner or sailing ship carrying a spanker; usually the fourth mast of a five or six masted schooner.

Jimmy Bungs	Nickname for a ship's cooper.

Jockey Pole	A spar used to prevent the spinnaker guy from fouling on the stanchions.

Jolly Roger	In lore, the flag flown by a pirate ship - a white skull on a black background with crossed bones below the skull - although there is no evidence that such a flag was ever flown.

Jumbo	The largest of the headsails; corresponds to the genoa.