Meaning Of The Word Jig

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jig
countable noun: A jig is a lively dance.

jig in American English 1
intransitive verb: to use a jig
noun: a plate, box, or open frame for holding work and for guiding a machine tool to the work, used esp. for locating and spacing drilled holes; fixture
transitive verb: to treat, cut, produce, etc., with a jig

jig in American English 2
noun: a rapid, lively, springy, irregular dance for one or more persons, usually in triple meter

jig in American English 3
noun: (formerly used in communications to represent the letter J)

jig in American English 4
noun: a Black person

jig in British English
noun: any of several old rustic kicking and leaping dances
verb: to dance (a jig)

jig in Mechanical Engineering
noun: A jig is a device for holding and supporting a workpiece in a machine tool and for guiding the cutting tool.

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