An apostrophe that has a straight, vertically symmetrical form, contrasted with the curved typographic apostrophe.

(computing, slang) To generate cruft.

(uncommon) Alternative form of Gaddafi

(‘the bare’) The surface, the (bare) skin. / Surface; body; substance. / (architecture) That part of a roofing slate, shingle, tile, or metal plate, which is exposed to the weather.