Definitions

1. noun

A public or publicly owned library, especially one with a large collection of books and other materials.

“She spent most of her Saturday afternoon at the local publ browsing through the fiction section.”

2. verb

To make public or publicly available, especially to publish (a book, document, etc.)

“The researchers worked hard to publ their findings in a reputable scientific journal.”

3. verb

To display or show something, especially on a computer screen

“Can you publ the presentation on the projector?”