GIB

Gib ( n. ) - A male cat; a tomcat.

Gib ( 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.

Gib ( v. i. ) - To act like a cat.

Gib ( v. i. ) - To balk. See Jib, v. i.

Gib ( v. t. ) - To secure or fasten with a gib, or gibs; to provide with a gib, or gibs.