Word Meaning

garble definition and meaning

v. t. To sift or bolt, to separate the fine or valuable parts of from the coarse and useless parts, or from dros or dirt; as, to garble spices.
v. t. To pick out such parts of as may serve a purpose; to mutilate; to pervert; as, to garble a quotation; to garble an account.
n. Refuse; rubbish.
n. Impurities separated from spices, drugs, etc.; -- also called garblings.

Crossword clues for garble

- Make incomprehensible