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GiBSee NIST binary. gib [gib] (engineering) A removable plate designed to hold other parts in place or act as a bearing or wear surface. (mining engineering) A temporary support at the face to prevent coal from falling before the cut is complete, either by hand or by machine. A prop put in the holing of a seam while being undercut. A piece of metal often used in the same hole with a wedge-shaped key for holding pieces together. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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