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Gabriel - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Gabriel : (noun)
1: (Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God [syn: Gabriel]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Gabriel :
A graphical DSP language for simulation and
real systems.
["A Design Tool for Hardware and Software for Multiprocessor
DSP Systems," E.A. Lee, E. Goei, J. Bier & S. Bhattacharya,
DSP Systems, Proc ISCAS-89, 1989].
[{Jargon File]
(1994-12-23)
Based on the Online Dictionary of Computing [Computer_Dictionary]:
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Gabriel :
/gay'bree-*l/ (After Richard Gabriel) An unnecessary (in the
opinion of the opponent) stalling tactic, e.g. tying one's
shoelaces or combing one's hair repeatedly, asking the time,
etc. Also used to refer to the perpetrator of such tactics.
Also, "pulling a Gabriel", "Gabriel mode".
[{Jargon File]
(1999-10-12)
Based on the Online Dictionary of Computing [Computer_Dictionary]:
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Gabriel : GAteway and BRIdge to Europe's national Libraries
Based on Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (Version 1.9, June 2002) [Acronyms_Dictionary]:
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Gabriel : /gay'bree-*l/ n. [for Dick Gabriel, SAIL LISP hacker and
volleyball fanatic] An unnecessary (in the opinion of the opponent)
stalling tactic, e.g., tying one's shoelaces or combing one's hair
repeatedly, asking the time, etc. Also used to refer to the perpetrator
of such tactics. Also, `pulling a Gabriel', `Gabriel mode'.
Based on Jargon File : [Hackers_Dictionary]:
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Gabriel : champion of God, used as a proper name to designate the angel
who was sent to Daniel (8:16) to explain the vision of the ram
and the he-goat, and to communicate the prediction of the
seventy weeks (Dan. 9:21-27).
He announced also the birth of John the Baptist (Luke 1:11),
and of the Messiah (26). He describes himself in the words, "I
am Gabriel, who stand in the presence of God" (1:19).
Based on Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [Bible_Dictionary]:
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Gabriel, God is my strength
Based on Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [Bible_Dictionary]:
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Example Usage of Gabriel |
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BlessedGeek: 2day I learned how 2 say Gabriel in arabic...... Might be my future son's middle name |
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Ink_Blooded: Gabriel James born on December 18th at 1:34 pm. 7lbs. 10oz and 21in. |
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BelleMarianoC: @gaahrp ninguem rouba? que maximooooo! vou fazer! ce tem orkut,Gabriel? :) |
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