gerbe Meaning & Definition
/d͡ʒɜː(ɹ)b/
What Does Gerbe Mean?
As a noun, gerbe means A (wheat) sheaf. It can also mean Something resembling a (wheat) sheaf in appearance. (Can we add an example for this sense?).
Gerbe in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /d͡ʒɜː(ɹ)b/ |
| Plural | gerbes |
Gerbe Definition (Noun)
- A (wheat) sheaf.
- Something resembling a (wheat) sheaf in appearance. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
- An abstract construction in homological algebra and geometry providing a certain type of generalisation for a sheaf.
- A kind of ornamental firework.
Synonyms of Gerbe
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Gerbe synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
gerbe (plural gerbes)
Words That Rhyme With Gerbe
sturb
Origin of Gerbe
Late 16th century, borrowed from French gerbe (“sheaf”). Doublet of garb.