English dictionary

gig

/g/I/g/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

long and light rowing boat; especially for racing

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Source: WordNet 3.0
an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish

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Synonyms fishgig fizgig lance spear

Source: WordNet 3.0
a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting

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Source: WordNet 3.0
tender that is a light ship's boat; often for personal use of captain

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Source: WordNet 3.0
small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and no hood

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Source: WordNet 3.0
a booking for musicians

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Examples
They played a gig in New Jersey.

Source: WordNet 3.0
A fiddle.

noun

Source: webster1913
A kind of spear or harpoon. See <u>Fishgig</u>.

noun

Source: webster1913
A playful or wanton girl; a giglot.

noun

Source: webster1913
A top or whirligig; any little thing that is whirled round in play.

noun

Source: webster1913