Definition of "bible" in English

noun

1. Alternative letter-case form of Bible (“a specific version, edition, translation, or copy of the Christian religious text”).

2. Alternative letter-case form of Bible (“the analogous holy book of another religion”).

3. (by extension) A comprehensive manual that describes something, or a publication with a loyal readership.

   • handyman’s bible

4. (film, television, video games) A reference document used by screenwriters, with information on characters, settings, and other elements of a project.

5. (law) A binder containing copies of the most important documents for a particular matter.

   • Could you please add these to the case bible?

6. (nautical) Synonym of holystone: a piece of sandstone used for scouring wooden decks on ships.

7. (at certain US universities) A compilation of problems and solutions from previous years of a given course, used by some students to cheat on tests or assignments.

8. Omasum, the third compartment of the stomach of ruminants

9. (locksmithing) The upper part of a pin-tumbler lock, containing the driver pins and springs.