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Definition or meaning of the English word Gig
A kind of spear or harpoon. See Fishgig. (n.). To fish with a gig. (v. t.). A playful or wanton girl; a giglot. (n.). A top or whirligig; any little thing that is whirled round in play. (n.). A light carriage; with one pair of wheels; drawn by one horse; a kind of chaise. (n.). A long; light rowboat; generally clinkerbuilt; and designed to be fast; a boat appropriated to the use of the commanding officer; as; the captain's gig. (n.). A rotatory cylinder; covered with wire teeth or teasels; for teaseling woolen cloth. (n.). |
