NOUN | artifact | gig | long and light rowing boat |
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artifact | gig, spear, fizgig, fishgig, lance | an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish | |
artifact | gig | a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies | |
artifact | gig | tender that is a light ship's boat | |
artifact | gig | small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage | |
act | gig | a booking for musicians |
Sounds | gih'g | |
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Rhymes | big ... zig: 23 rhymes with ihg... |
Meaning | long and light rowing boat; especially for racing. | |
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Broader | small boat | A boat that is small |
Spanish | actuación |
Meaning | An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish. | |
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Synonyms | spear, fizgig, fishgig, lance | |
Member of | fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig | gear used in fishing |
Narrower | harpoon | A spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing |
leister | A spear with three or more prongs | |
Broader | implement | instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end |
Spanish | arpón | |
Catalan | llança |
Meaning | A cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting. | |
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Part of | fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig | gear used in fishing |
Broader | hook | A curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something |
Meaning | tender that is a light ship's boat; often for personal use of captain / captain. | |
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Broader | tender, ship's boat, pinnace, cutter | A boat for communication between ship and shore |
Spanish | yola | |
Catalan | iola |
Meaning | small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and no hood. | |
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Broader | carriage, equipage, rig | A vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses |
Spanish | calesa pequeña | |
Catalan | calessa petita |
Meaning | A booking for musicians. | |
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Example | "they played a gig in New Jersey" | |
Broader | engagement, booking | employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time |
Spanish | actuación, concierto |
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