jigs (Meaning)
jigs
a device in which crushed ore is concentrated or coal is cleaned by agitating in water, to catch (a fish) with a jig, music to which a jig may be danced, to machine by means of a jig-controlled tool operation, to move with rapid jerky motions, any of several lively springy dances in triple rhythm, to give a rapid jerky motion to, in a short time, a device used to maintain mechanically the correct positional relationship between a piece of work and the tool or between parts of work during assembly, trick, game, to dance in the rapid lively manner of a jig, to separate (a mineral or ore from waste) with a jig, a lively springy dance, to dance a jig, trick entry 1 sense 1, game, to jerk up and down or to and fro, any of several fishing devices that are jerked up and down or drawn through the water, to fish with a jig
Synonyms & Antonyms of jigs
Synonyms:
- ploys
- juggles
- artifices
- gambits
- stratagems
- sleights of hand
- wiles
- gimmicks
- bluffs
- fetches
- plays
- shenanigans
- dodges
- knacks
- sleights
Antonyms:
jigs Sentence Examples
- The dancers performed intricate jigs, their feet tapping rhythmically on the wooden stage.
- The mischievous leprechaun danced a playful jig around the glowing pot of gold.
- The cheerful fiddler played a lively tune, inspiring the crowd to join in with jigs and reels.
- The elderly couple performed a traditional Irish jig at their golden wedding anniversary.
- The Irish step dancers executed precision jigs, their heels clicking in perfect unison.
- The children skipped and hopped in jigs, their laughter filling the playground.
- The frantic jigs of the bees created a harmonious hum in the fragrant garden.
- The court jester entertained the king with amusing jigs and witty remarks.
- The puppeteer's puppet danced in jigs, its wooden limbs moving smoothly.
- The acrobat leaped and twirled in midair, performing acrobatic jigs for the awestruck audience.
FAQs About the word jigs
a device in which crushed ore is concentrated or coal is cleaned by agitating in water, to catch (a fish) with a jig, music to which a jig may be danced, to mac
tricks, ruses,devices, schemes, ploys, juggles,artifices, gambits, stratagems, sleights of hand
rests, relaxes, unwinds,calms (down),stills
The dancers performed intricate jigs, their feet tapping rhythmically on the wooden stage.
The mischievous leprechaun danced a playful jig around the glowing pot of gold.
The cheerful fiddler played a lively tune, inspiring the crowd to join in with jigs and reels.
The elderly couple performed a traditional Irish jig at their golden wedding anniversary.
