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   Jig

   /jiɡ/

   

   noun

   • 1. a lively dance with leaping movements.
   • ▪ a piece of music for a jig, typically in compound time.
   • 2. a device that holds a piece of work and guides the tools operating on it.
   • 3. a type of artificial bait that is jerked up and down through the water.

   verb

   • 1. dance a jig: "he stood up and jigged in the cockpit"
   • ▪ move up and down with a quick jerky motion: "we were jigging about in our seats"
   • 2. equip (a factory or workshop) with a jig or jigs: "the floor space was jigged and tooled to produce six fuselages a month"
   • 3. fish with a jig: "a man jigged for squid"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: of unknown origin.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. www.merriam-webster.com · dictionary · jigJig Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word jig, from a lively dance to a fishing device. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of jig.

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   What is a jig and how to use it?

   • A real time saver, easy to make and use. The jig as pictured handles work pieces up to 3" wide, and makes accurate mortises up to 4" long with a palm router and 3/8" bit. The dimensions can be... A jig provides the simplest way to make multiple identical hinge mortises.

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   What is a double jig?

   • Double Jig is used exclusively for hard shoe for dancing purposes. The jig is a celtic dance which takes its name from the type of music to which it is danced, also called a ' jig .' The music takes its name from the French word 'gigue,' which is an older word for a fiddle.

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   What is a jig tune?

   • A jig is a particular type of tune; one that’s marked by a very distinctive “pulse” (underlying rhythm), as you’ll see (or rather, hear). It’s very handy that this particular “pulse” has the same feel as the word “jiggedy!” “JIG-ged-y, JIG-ged-y, JIG-ged-y, JIG-ged-y…” Try repeating that as you listen to the tunes below.

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4. www.dictionary.com · browse · jigJIG Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Jig definition: a plate, box, or open frame for holding work and for guiding a machine tool to the work, used especially for locating and spacing drilled holes; fixture.. See examples of JIG used in a sentence.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org · us · dictionaryJIG | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Jig can be a noun for a dance, a tool, or a verb for moving quickly. Learn how to use jig in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com · jigJig - definition of jig by The Free Dictionary

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   Jig can refer to a lively dance, a piece of music, a fishing lure, a device, or a slang term. Learn the meanings, origins, and usage of jig in different contexts with examples and synonyms.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org · dictionary · englishJIG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Jig can mean a dance, a tool, or a verb. Learn how to use it in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com · dictionary · englishJIG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A jig is a device for holding and supporting a workpiece in a machine tool and for guiding the cutting tool. Jigs are similar to fixtures, but they not only locate and hold the part but also guide the cutting tools.

10. www.yourdictionary.com · jigJig Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    A joke or trick. Used chiefly in the phrase The jig is up. American Heritage. A typically metal fishing lure with one or more hooks, usually deployed with a jiggling motion on or near the bottom. American Heritage. Similar definitions. More Noun Definitions (6) Synonyms: gimmick. feint. imposture. artifice. dodge. device.