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gib in American English 1
an adjustable piece of metal, etc. for keeping moving parts of a machine in place or for reducing friction
to fasten or fit with a gib
noun: a hooked prolongation that develops during the spawning season on the lower jaw of a male salmon or trout
transitive verb: to fasten (parts) together by means of a gib

gib in American English 2
a male cat; esp., a castrated male cat
noun: a cat, esp. a male cat

Gib in British English
noun

gib in British English 1
noun: a metal wedge, pad, or thrust bearing, esp a brass plate let into a steam engine crosshead
verb: to fasten or supply with a gib

gib in British English 2
noun: a male cat, esp a castrated one

Gib. in American English
abbreviation: Gibraltar

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