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| jig·ger [ jíggər ] (plural jig·gers) |
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1. measurements beverages measure for alcoholic spirits: a measure used for alcoholic spirits, equal to approximately (1.5 fl oz)
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2. beverages glass of alcoholic spirits: a small glass of alcoholic spirits containing approximately (1.5 fl oz)
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3. manufacturing jig operator: somebody who operates a mechanical jig
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4. something or other: an object whose name is not known or cannot be recalled
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informal
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5. Canada fishing fishing line: a short line attached to an unbaited hook, used to catch squid or cod by a jerking motion
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6. sailing sail at stern: a small sail near the stern of a small sailboat
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7. sailing
Same as jiggermast
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8. mechanical engineering device with jerking motion: a mechanical device that operates with a jerking movement, e.g. a drill
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9. fishing
Same as jign (sense 4)
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| [Early 18th century. <jig] |
