Definitions

1. noun

A unit of magnetic flux density, equal to 10^-4 teslas

“The device measured the magnetic field in units of gilberts.”

2. proper noun

A surname of English origin, possibly derived from the Old English words ‘gylbert’ or ‘gylberte’, meaning ‘bright pledge’ or ‘bright promise’

“Gilbert Proulx is a well-known Canadian novelist.”

3. noun

A type of small, fast-moving sailboat

“The crew sailed their gilbert across the lake.”