(grĭb′əl fɪltə)
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n.
A particulate filter is a device composed of fibrous materials which removes solid particulates such as dust, pollen, mould, and bacteria from the air. This type of filter is used in applications where air quality is important, notably in building ventilation systems and in engines.
A Gribble filter is such a device, but designed or positioned specifically by the manufacturer in a location that causes the maximum amount of dirt to accumulate in the filter, causing the Gribble flange effect to kick in: A correctly located filter may require renewal every 24 to 36 months. A Gribble Filter gets dirty in weeks, and is usually so well hidden or difficult to replace that the user continues to breathe in filthy unfiltered air so that they don't have to pay a technician to find and replace the costly Gribble element.
Formerly seen as a money grabbing device to benefit the manufacturer, now seen by Gen Y as no more than a friendly reminder that whatever the device is filtering, it's about time we had a new one. With a snazzy corporate logo on it. In a different colour.
See Gribble flange
n.
A particulate filter is a device composed of fibrous materials which removes solid particulates such as dust, pollen, mould, and bacteria from the air. This type of filter is used in applications where air quality is important, notably in building ventilation systems and in engines.
A Gribble filter is such a device, but designed or positioned specifically by the manufacturer in a location that causes the maximum amount of dirt to accumulate in the filter, causing the Gribble flange effect to kick in: A correctly located filter may require renewal every 24 to 36 months. A Gribble Filter gets dirty in weeks, and is usually so well hidden or difficult to replace that the user continues to breathe in filthy unfiltered air so that they don't have to pay a technician to find and replace the costly Gribble element.
Formerly seen as a money grabbing device to benefit the manufacturer, now seen by Gen Y as no more than a friendly reminder that whatever the device is filtering, it's about time we had a new one. With a snazzy corporate logo on it. In a different colour.
Ted: 'What's that filthy thing in your hand ?'
Bill: 'The Gribble filter from my car. It failed early as anticipated, and the car is now in the shop for repairs. Hope they forget to reset the Gribble Flange timer chip.'
Bill: 'The Gribble filter from my car. It failed early as anticipated, and the car is now in the shop for repairs. Hope they forget to reset the Gribble Flange timer chip.'
by KeithMyArthe October 8, 2016
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Ok. If anyone actually contends that the earth is flat based on their fucked up religious doctrines, the opinions of some crack-pot pseudo-science bullshit or weak-ass arguments of incompetent YouTube fanatics...they're just wrong. Do some spherical geometry; construct a 'triangle' on a spherical surface and measure the sum of the angles. Greater than 180? Wonder what that means...stick the flat-earth filter up yer ass.
by YAWA February 19, 2018
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Something that allegedly prevents certain words from being defined but in reality is easy to bypass and hacks are made every day to get around them.
by IamLegioned May 28, 2008
Get the Word Filter mug.To receive a rough and rugged fisting of your anus from you partner, male or female, as a gesture of appreciation after you have taken them for a wonderful pasta dinner at their favorite Italian restaurant.
Joe: Hey Frank. How as you date with Susan last night? Did you take her to Gambino's?
Frank: Yea brother. It was great. Great wine. Great Pasta. She loves that place. Loves it so much that I got the old Fistaroni when I got home.
Joe: Sweet! At least the Lasagna won't clog you up this time.
Frank: Yea brother. It was great. Great wine. Great Pasta. She loves that place. Loves it so much that I got the old Fistaroni when I got home.
Joe: Sweet! At least the Lasagna won't clog you up this time.
by Eaton Holgoode May 14, 2015
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by Penuine October 14, 2020
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She definitely has NO FILTER
by CrazyK1324 August 25, 2018
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the filter fairy broke libertys door while acting like a spoiled little bitch
the filter fairy broke libertys door while acting like a spoiled little bitch
by russ sharp January 16, 2012
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