Jag (Noun)
Meaning 1
A flap along the edge of a garment; used in medieval clothing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A bout of drinking or drug taking.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
A sharp projection on an edge or surface; "he clutched a jag of the rock".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The rock climber found a jag of stone to grab onto to steady herself.
- The edge of the broken plate had a sharp jag that could cut anyone who touched it.
- As she reached the top of the mountain, she pulled herself up by a jag of rock.
- He sliced his finger on a jag of glass while trying to clean up the mess.
- The sharp jag of metal protruding from the wall was a hazard for the children playing nearby.
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Meaning 4
A slit in a garment that exposes material of a different color underneath; used in Renaissance clothing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.