GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Goaf (?); n.; pl. Goafs (#) or Goaves (#). [Cf. 1st Gob.] (Mining) That part of a mine from which the mineral has been partially or wholly removed; the waste left in old workings; -- called also gob .
   
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   To work the goaf or To work the gob, to remove the pillars of mineral matter previously left to support the roof, and replace them with props. Ure.
   
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   Gob (gŏb), n. [Cf. Goaf.] (Mining) Same as Goaf.
   
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   Gob, n. [OF. gob morsel; cf. F. gobe, gobbe, a poisoned morsel, poison ball, gobet a piece swallowed, gober to swallow greedily and without tasting; cf. Gael. & Ir. gob mouth, snout, W. gwp a bird's head and neck.  Cf. Gobble, Job, n.]
   1. A little mass or collection; a small quantity; a mouthful. [Low]  L'Estrange.
   
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   2. The mouth. [Prov. Eng.or Low]  Wright.
   
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   Gob (gŏb), n. Same as sailor. [Colloq.]
   
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