Bibb
Nautical. any of several brackets or timbers bolted to the hounds of a mast to give additional support to the trestletrees.
Plumbing. bibcock.
Historical Examples
Thirty Years’ View (Vol. I of 2) Thomas Hart Benton
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 5, 1920 Various
Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, Written by Himself Henry Bibb
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 5, 1920 Various
The Scout and Ranger James Pike
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 5, 1920 Various
Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, Written by Himself Henry Bibb
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 5, 1920 Various
Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, Written by Himself Henry Bibb
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 5, 1920 Various
noun
(nautical) a wooden support on a mast for the trestletrees
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