bible

1. (by extension) A comprehensive manual that describes something, or a publication with a loyal readership.Examples: "handyman’s bible"; "Computer Lib was written as a popular primer, but its most profound effect was on computer programmers, who needed little persuasion about the value of computers. […] Having set out to appeal to the general public, Nelson managed to publish an insider's bible and highly intimate guide to hacker culture."; "For example, Wired—the monthly bible of the ‘virtual class’—has uncritically reproduced the views of Newt Gingrich, […]"broadly

2. (film, television, video games) A reference document used by screenwriters, with information on characters, settings, and other elements of a project.

3. (law) A binder containing copies of the most important documents for a particular matter.Examples: "Could you please add these to the case bible?"

4. (nautical) Synonym of holystone: a piece of sandstone used for scouring wooden decks on ships.Synonyms: holystone

5. (at certain US universities) A compilation of problems and solutions from previous years of a given course, used by some students to cheat on tests or assignments.Examples: "My friend’s a genius, he will give me problems one through nine. The bible of a sophomore will have the needed lines."

6. (locksmithing) The upper part of a pin-tumbler lock, containing the driver pins and springs.