'Gannister' definitions:

Definition of 'Gannister'

From: GCIDE
  • Ganister \Gan"is*ter\, Gannister \Gan"nis*ter\, n. (Mech.) A refractory material consisting of crushed or ground siliceous stone, mixed with fire clay; -- used for lining Bessemer converters; also used for macadamizing roads. [1913 Webster]