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jigger (n)
a small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey
any small mast on a sailing vessel; especially the mizzenmast of a yawl
larval mite that sucks the blood of vertebrates including human beings causing intense irritation
jigger (n.)
A species of flea (Sarcopsylla, / Pulex, penetrans), which burrows beneath the skin. See Chigoe.
A pendulum rolling machine for slicking or graining leather; same as Jack, 4 (i).
Any one of several species of small red mites (esp. Tetranychus irritans and T. Americanus) which, in the larval or leptus stage, burrow beneath the skin of man and various animals, causing great annoyance.
jigger (n. & v.)
One who, or that which, jigs; specifically, a miner who sorts or cleans ore by the process of jigging; also, the sieve used in jigging.
A horizontal table carrying a revolving mold, on which earthen vessels are shaped by rapid motion; a potter's wheel.
A templet or tool by which vessels are shaped on a potter's wheel.
A light tackle, consisting of a double and single block and the fall, used for various purposes, as to increase the purchase on a topsail sheet in hauling it home; the watch tackle.
A small fishing vessel, rigged like a yawl.
A supplementary sail. See Dandy, n., 2 (b).
jigger (v. t.)
To move, send, or drive with a jerk; to jerk; also, to drive or send over with a jerk, as a golf ball.
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Jigger
a small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey, any small mast on a sailing vessel; especially the mizzenmast of a yawl, larval mite that sucks the
contraption,gadget,tool,Accessory,appliances,contrivance,gimmick,gadget,gizmo,innovation
No antonyms found.
jigged => jigged, jig => template, jiffy => jiffy, jiddah => Jeddah, jidda => Jeddah,
