English dictionary
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English noun: jig | |||
| 1. | jig (communication) music in three-four time for dancing a jig | ||
| Synonyms | gigue | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | dance music | ||
| 2. | jig (artifact) a fisherman's lure with one or more hooks that is jerked up and down in the water | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | fish lure, fisherman's lure | ||
| 3. | jig (artifact) a device that holds a piece of machine work and guides the tools operating on it | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | device | ||
| 4. | jig (act) any of various old rustic dances involving kicking and leaping | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | folk dance, folk dancing | ||
English verb: jig | |||
| 1. | jig (motion) dance a quick dance with leaping and kicking motions | ||
| Examples | Sam and Sue jig | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe | ||
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