A spring from which columns of boiling water and steam gush into the air at intervals.
Ghosting
Shadowy appearance, which shows as a defect on the surface of paint.
Gib
(1) An thin, adjustable piece of metal which is used to reducing friction and keep moving parts of a machine in place. (2) Metal strap to hold parts together. (3) Machine part that is fastened with a cotter pin.
Gift
Cash received from a relative or other source, which is sometimes used to bridge the difference between the sale price of a property and a mortgage. Lenders usually require a "gift letter" guaranteeing that the money need not be repaid.
Gift deed
A deed for which the consideration is love and affection rather than monetary.
Gift tax
Federal tax placed on a gift, monetary or property. The tax is based on the appraised value (if other than monetary) at the time of transfer. Under the law, each person may gift up to $10,000 tax free to another person.
Gigahertz
One billion cycles a second.
Gigawatt (gw)
A unit of power equal to 1 billion Watts; 1 million kilowatts, or 1,000 megawatts.
Gild
(1) Application or overlay of a thin cover of gold. (2) Expression used to make something more attractive or valuable than it is.
Gill
A liquid measure equal to 1Ú4 pint in U.S. measurements.
