Meaning of the word jig in English
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jig
US /dʒɪɡ/
UK /dʒɪɡ/
Noun
1.
a lively dance with leaping movements
Example:
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The dancers performed a traditional Irish jig.
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She tapped her feet to the lively jig music.
2.
a device that holds a piece of work and guides the tools operating on it
Example:
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He used a drilling jig to ensure accuracy.
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The carpenter built a custom jig for the intricate cuts.
Verb
1.
dance a jig
Example:
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The children laughed and started to jig around the room.
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He couldn't help but jig with excitement.
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