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
assignment,performance, engagement, mission, work, employment, hire, presentation, position,profession
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.
