(anatomy) Any vertical plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior (belly and back) sections.

(computing) Initialism of Virtual Control Program Interface.

A desert that occupies a large part of the Junggar Basin in Northern Xinjiang, in the northwest of the People's Republic of China.

(fishing) To catch (fish (usually very large catfish), turtles, or other aquatic animals) with the hands; also, to catch (fish) using a gaff or fishing spear; to gaff.