Word Meaning

gib definition and meaning

n. A male cat; a tomcat.
v. i. To act like a cat.
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.
v. t. To secure or fasten with a gib, or gibs; to provide with a gib, or gibs.
v. i. To balk. See Jib, v. i.

Crossword clues for gib

- Male cat
- Metal wedge