Definitions

1. proper noun

a male given name, or a biblical figure who led the tribe of Manasseh

“The story of Gideon in the Bible is a classic tale of faith and courage.”

2. noun

a variant spelling of the given name Gideon

“The name Gideon is also spelled Gideon or Gideyon.”

3. verb

to cut or divide something, especially a rope or a piece of cloth

“Gideon the sailor had to gideon the rope to free the stuck boat.”