2

2

(convention, character)

In names of translation software, infix 2 often represents the word "to" with the connotation "translate to", as in dvi2ps (DVI to PostScript), int2string (integer to string) and texi2roff (Texinfo to [nt]roff).

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gib

1. A steel strap used to clasp two members together.

2. Same as gib or jib door.

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