noun
- plural of gib; metal wedges or keys used to secure parts in machinery
Usage: technical; engineering
Examples
- The machinist inserted the gibs to lock the sliding components in place.
- Without proper gibs, the machine parts would shift during operation.
- The engineer specified steel gibs for the heavy-duty equipment.
- Adjusting the gibs requires precision to ensure smooth movement.
- The worn gibs needed replacement to restore the machine’s accuracy.