bib

bib
—bibless, adj. —biblike, adj.
/bib/, n., v., bibbed, bibbing.
n.
1. a piece of cloth, plastic, or paper that covers the chest and is often tied under the chin of a child to protect the clothing while the child is eating.
2. any similar cloth or part of a garment.
3. the front part of an apron, overalls, or similar protective garment above the waist.
4. Fencing. a piece of canvas attached to the base of the mask, for protecting the throat.
5. bibcock.
6. put or stick one's bib in, Australian Informal. to interfere.
v.t., v.i.
7. Archaic. to tipple; drink.
[1275-1325; ME bibben to drink < L bibere]

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▪ fish
also called  pout (Trisopterus, or Gadus, luscus) 

      common fish of the cod family, Gadidae, found in the sea along European coastlines. The bib is a rather deep-bodied fish with a chin barbel, three close-set dorsal fins, and two close-set anal fins. It usually grows no longer than about 30 cm (12 inches) and is copper red with darker bars. Though abundant, it is not sought as food.

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