Meaning of "gato"

gato •

n.
• • jack

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n.
• • a tool having two jaws moved by a screw used to hold an object firmly while work is being done on it: gato

adj.
• • 1. lacking physical strength, feeble: mahina
  • 2. lacking in power to perform a function properly: mahina
  • 3. of less than the usual strength, e.g., in taste: di matapang, matabang, walang tapang
  • 4. weak, due to decay: marupok, gato, mahina
  • 5. weak, due to tiredness: lupaypay, nanlalambot, nanlalata
  • 6. weak, due to poor construction or poor materials used: mahina

n.
• • a person or thing that is weak: ang mahina