Gig (Noun)
Meaning 1
An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The fisherman carefully baited the gig and waded into the shallow waters to catch the flounder.
- She had never used a gig before, but her grandfather taught her the technique for spearing fish.
- The gig was an essential tool for the commercial fishermen who relied on it to catch their daily quota.
- He expertly maneuvered the gig to snag the large catfish that had been eluding him all morning.
- The gig's barbed point was designed to penetrate the fish's skin and hold it in place until it could be pulled aboard.
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Meaning 2
Long and light rowing boat; especially for racing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The crew carefully loaded the gig onto the trailer after the regatta.
- The gig's sleek design made it perfect for sprinting down the course.
- Rowing a gig requires a great deal of strength and endurance.
- The team's gig was painted in their school colors, blue and gold.
- The gig's coxswain expertly steered the boat through the choppy waters.
Meaning 3
A booking for musicians; "they played a gig in New Jersey".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The band landed a gig at the famous music venue in Los Angeles.
- She has a gig tonight at the local jazz club.
- They played a gig in New Jersey last weekend and it was a huge success.
- The musician had to cancel his gig due to illness.
- The band is looking for a gig in Europe to promote their new album.
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Meaning 4
Tender that is a light ship's boat; often for personal use of captain.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The captain was fond of taking out his gig on Sundays for a relaxing sail.
- In calm seas, the gig made an ideal boat for short fishing trips.
- While ashore, the sailors made good use of the time by thoroughly overhauling the gig.
- Only officers and those specially permitted by the captain were allowed to use the gig.
- There was room in the ship's stores to keep a second gig in case of emergencies.
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Meaning 5
A cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The fishermen used a gig to catch the fish that were not biting.
- The gig was baited with a lure that attracted the fish to the hooks.
- The fisherman carefully maneuvered the gig through the school of fish.
- The gig was an effective way to catch fish in the murky waters.
- The fishermen had to be careful not to get their hands caught in the gig.
Meaning 6
Small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and no hood.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The driver of the gig urged the horse on as they sped through the countryside.
- In the 19th century, gigs were a popular mode of transportation for short journeys.
- The museum had a beautifully restored gig on display, complete with intricate wooden carvings.
- After a romantic dinner, the couple took a leisurely ride through the park in a horse-drawn gig.
- The gig's light frame and small size made it an ideal vehicle for navigating narrow village streets.