Definition of gib

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Gib (n.) A piece or slip of metal or wood, notched or otherwise, in a machine or structure, to hold other parts in place or bind them together, or to afford a bearing surface; -- usually held or adjusted by means of a wedge, key, or screw..

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Fluorescence :: Fluorescence (n.) That property which some transparent bodies have of producing at their surface, or within their substance, light different in color from the mass of the material, as when green crystals of fluor spar afford blue reflections. It is due not to the difference in the color of a distinct surface layer, but to the power which the substance has of modifying the light incident upon it. The light emitted by fluorescent substances is in general of lower refrangibility than the incident l
Gibstaff :: Gibstaff (n.) A staff formerly used in fighting beasts on the stage.
Illustrate :: Illustrate (v. t.) To make clear, intelligible, or apprehensible; to elucidate, explain, or exemplify, as by means of figures, comparisons, and examples..
Legible :: Legible (a.) Capable of being read or deciphered; distinct to the eye; plain; -- used of writing or printing; as, a fair, legible manuscript..
Aberration :: Aberration (n.) The convergence to different foci, by a lens or mirror, of rays of light emanating from one and the same point, or the deviation of such rays from a single focus; called spherical aberration, when due to the spherical form of the lens or mirror, such form giving different foci for central and marginal rays; and chromatic aberration, when due to different refrangibilities of the colored rays of the spectrum, those of each color having a distinct focus..
Corrigible :: Corrigible (a.) Having power to correct; corrective.
Efface :: Efface (v. t.) To cause to disappear (as anything impresses or inscribed upon a surface) by rubbing out, striking out, etc.; to erase; to render illegible or indiscernible; as, to efface the letters on a monument, or the inscription on a coin..
Ginger :: Ginger (n.) The hot and spicy rootstock of Zingiber officinale, which is much used in cookery and in medicine..
Frangibility :: Frangibility (n.) The state or quality of being frangible.
Corrigible :: Corrigible (a.) Submissive to correction; docile.
Gibel :: Gibel (n.) A kind of carp (Cyprinus gibelio); -- called also Prussian carp.
Gibbostity :: Gibbostity (n.) The state of being gibbous or gibbose; gibbousness.
Gibe :: Gibe (v. i.) To cast reproaches and sneering expressions; to rail; to utter taunting, sarcastic words; to flout; to fleer; to scoff..
Fling :: Fling (n.) A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe; a sarcasm.
Vagrant :: Vagrant (n.) One who strolls from place to place; one who has no settled habitation; an idle wanderer; a sturdy beggar; an incorrigible rogue; a vagabond.
Intangibility :: Intangibility (n.) The quality or state of being intangible; intangibleness.
Luminous :: Luminous (a.) Enlightened; intelligent; also, clear; intelligible; as, a luminous mind..
Hoolock :: Hoolock (n.) A small black gibbon (Hylobates hoolock), found in the mountains of Assam..
Untangible :: Untangible (a.) Intangible.
Erigible :: Erigible (a.) Capable of being erected.
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