Source : WordNet®

Gabriel
     n : (Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

Gabriel
     
         A graphical {DSP} language for {simulation} and
        real systems.
     
        ["A Design Tool for Hardware and Software for Multiprocessor
        DSP Systems," E.A.  Lee, E. Goei, J. Bier & S. Bhattacharya,
        DSP Systems, Proc ISCAS-89, 1989].
     
        [{Jargon File}]
     
        (1994-12-23)

gabriel
     
        /gay'bree-*l/ (After {Richard Gabriel}) An unnecessary (in the
        opinion of the opponent) stalling tactic, e.g. tying one's
        shoelaces or combing one's hair repeatedly, asking the time,
        etc.  Also used to refer to the perpetrator of such tactics.
        Also, "pulling a Gabriel", "Gabriel mode".
     
        [{Jargon File}]
     
        (1999-10-12)