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Definition or meaning of the English word Jigger
A species of flea Sarcopsylla; / Pulex; penetrans; which burrows beneath the skin. See Chigoe. (n.). One who; or that which; jigs; specifically; a miner who sorts or cleans ore by the process of jigging; also; the sieve used in jigging. (n. & v.). A horizontal table carrying a revolving mold; on which earthen vessels are shaped by rapid motion; a potter's wheel. (n. & v.). A templet or tool by which vessels are shaped on a potter's wheel. (n. & v.). A light tackle; consisting of a double and single block and the fall; used for various purposes; as to increase the purchase on a topsail sheet in hauling it home; the watch tackle. (n. & v.). A small fishing vessel; rigged like a yawl. (n. & v.). A supplementary sail. See Dandy. (n. & v.). A pendulum rolling machine for slicking or graining leather; same as Jack. (n.). |
