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    [Noun]  | "li*brary" | \ ˈlī-ˌbrer-ē \


    1: a place in which literary, musical, artistic, or reference materials (such as books, manuscripts, recordings, or films) are kept for use but not for sale

    2: a collection of such materials

    3: a collection resembling or suggesting a library

    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English, from Anglo-French librarie, Medieval Latin librarium, from Latin, neuter of librarius of books, from libr-, liber inner bark, rind, book;

    [Noun]  | "library paste" 


    1: a thick white adhesive made from starch

    Origin: 1892 ;

    [Noun]  | "library science" 


    1: the study or the principles and practices of library care and administration

    Origin: circa 1904 ;

    [Noun]  | "depository library" 


    1: a library designated to receive U.S. government publications

    Origin: circa 1930 ;

    [Noun]  | "lending library" 


    1: a library from which materials are lent; especially : rental library

    Origin: 1708 ;

    [Noun]  | "rental library" 


    1: a commercially operated library (as in a store) that lends books at a fixed charge per book per day —called also lending library

    Origin: 1923 ;

    [Noun]  | "mobile library" 


    1: a large vehicle that contains many library books and that goes to different places so that people can borrow the books

    [Noun]  | "reference library" 


    1: a collection of books often about a particular subject

    2: a library that lets people use books on the premises but does not allow books to be taken out

    [Adjective]  | "in*ter*li*brary" | \ ˌin-tər-ˈlī-ˌbrer-ē \


    1: existing or occurring between libraries

    Origin: 1885 ;

    [Noun]  | "library" 


    1: a place where books, periodicals, and records are kept for use but not for sale;


      * e.g., " ... I went to the library to do some research for my report "



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    2: an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure;


      * e.g., " ... a confirmed cineast with an impressive library of classic movies on DVD "



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    [Noun]  | "library paste" 


    1: as in paste, epoxy resin;


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    [Noun]  | "library pastes" 


    1: as in pastes, epoxy resins;


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    [Noun]  | "rental library" 


    1: as in library, archive;


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     [ "library" ]

    1: An awesome place that is underrated in today's society.

      * e.g.,  ... Dude 1: "Man, it's hot and humid outside. There's nothing to do in here. Dang I'm bored." 

     [ "library" ]

    2: Think about it - where else can you chill in an air-conditioned place, that's quiet, where you can read a cool mag or surf the net, where you can take a nap, check out movies, meet some friends for a game of chess or cards, read about whatever you like, get free bookmarks, talk to some fine librarians, walk around aimlessly, find out how glow-in-the-dark works..... and all for free!

      * e.g.,  ... Dude 2: "How about we go to the library?" 

     [ "library" ]

    1: A place where people bathe in books.

      * e.g.,  ... Child: Mom, I'm going to the library for a while. 

     [ "library" ]

    1: A place where you can borrow CDs, DVDs, software, and books for free! And best of all, you don't have to worry about giving your money to evil greedy organizations such as the RIAA or MPAA OR getting sued by them!

      * e.g.,  ... Now that I get all my movies from the library, I don't have to worry about my money going to the MPAA or getting sued by them! 

     [ "library" ]

    1: A place to borrow books for free. It is not pronounced "lie-berry"

      * e.g.,  ... "Hey, I am going to the lie-berry!" 

     [ "library" ]

    1: Any large collection of facts or information. Colloquially, a smart or knowledgeable person.

      * e.g.,  ... "Geez, that guy's a walking library!" 

     [ "library" ]

    1: A place that carries books and other media (Newspapers, magazines, CDs, tapes, VHS, DVD, internet, etc) It is also a place where people seem to have sexual fantascies of doing it there.

      * e.g.,  ... People keep getting caught having sex in the library's bathroom 

     [ "library" ]

    1: the bathroom (because its where people have time to read)

      * e.g.,  ... im going to the library. 

     [ "library" ]

    1: Where millenials go to have sex

      * e.g.,  ... Hey girl lets go to the library 

     [ "library" ]

    1: It's just a place where homeless people come to shave and go BM.

      * e.g.,  ... "What's a library, dad? Oh, it's just a place where homeless people come to shave and go BM. Let's go inside." 

     [ "library" ]

    1: Used to be a place where you could spend a nice, quiet afternoon reading a book or studying or checking your email. Now it's a place where the government watches your every move with recently-installed hidden cameras.

      * e.g.,  ... If you miss the deadline for returning a book to your local library, expect a call from your local government agency. 

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