gig (Meaning)
gig (n)
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting
tender that is a light ship's boat; often for personal use of captain
small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and no hood
a booking for musicians
gig (n.)
A fiddle.
A kind of spear or harpoon. See Fishgig.
A playful or wanton girl; a giglot.
A top or whirligig; any little thing that is whirled round in play.
A light carriage, with one pair of wheels, drawn by one horse; a kind of chaise.
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.
A rotatory cylinder, covered with wire teeth or teasels, for teaseling woolen cloth.
gig (v. t.)
To engender.
To fish with a gig.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gig
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gig Sentence Examples
- The band's upcoming gig at the local club has been highly anticipated.
- I was nervous for my first gig as a stand-up comedian.
- The singer seemed to be having a blast during their gig.
- The gig economy provides flexible work opportunities for many individuals.
- The show was a complete gig, with both the music and the performance being flawless.
- I'm looking for a guitarist to join my band for our next gig.
- The venue is known for hosting incredible gigs that showcase talented artists.
- I saved up for weeks to afford a ticket to my favorite band's gig.
- The gig was a huge success, with the crowd cheering and dancing throughout the night.
- I'm grateful for the opportunity to gig and share my music with the world.
FAQs About the word gig
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing, an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish, a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is
hire,performance, engagement, mission, employment, assignment, work, presentation, occupation, enterprise
No antonyms found.
The band's upcoming gig at the local club has been highly anticipated.
I was nervous for my first gig as a stand-up comedian.
The singer seemed to be having a blast during their gig.
The gig economy provides flexible work opportunities for many individuals.
