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| gin [ jin ] |
noun (plural gins) |
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1. mechanical engineering hoist: a simple hoist operated by hand
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2. hunting trap: a snare or trap, usually one consisting of a noose made of wire for catching small animals
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transitive verb (past and past participle ginned, present participle gin·ning, 3rd person present singular gins) |
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1. hunting catch animal in gin: to trap an animal with a gin
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2. industry clean raw cotton: to separate cotton from its seeds using a cotton gin
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| [13th century. Shortening of Old French engin "engine"] |
