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gib

1. gib \'gib\ n [ME, fr. Gib, nickname for Gilbert] : a male cat; specif : 
   a castrated male cat 
2. gib n [origin unknown] : a plate of metal or other material machined to 
   hold other parts in place , to afford a bearing surface, or to provide 
   means for taking up wear
3. gib vt or gibbed;  or gib.bing : to fasten with a gib