HyperDic: gig

English > 6 senses of the word gig:
NOUNartifactgiglong and light rowing boat
artifactgig, spear, fizgig, fishgig, lancean implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
artifactgiga cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies
artifactgigtender that is a light ship's boat
artifactgigsmall two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage
actgiga booking for musicians
gig > pronunciation
Soundsgih'g
Rhymesbig ... zig: 23 rhymes with ihg...
English > gig: 6 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaninglong and light rowing boat; especially for racing.
Broadersmall boatA boat that is small
Spanishactuación
English > gig: 6 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningAn implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish.
Synonymsspear, fizgig, fishgig, lance
Member offishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, riggear used in fishing
NarrowerharpoonA spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing
leisterA spear with three or more prongs
Broaderimplementinstrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
Spanisharpón
Catalanllança
English > gig: 6 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting.
Part offishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, riggear used in fishing
BroaderhookA curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
English > gig: 6 senses > noun 4, artifact
Meaningtender that is a light ship's boat; often for personal use of captain / captain.
Broadertender, ship's boat, pinnace, cutterA boat for communication between ship and shore
Spanishyola
Catalaniola
English > gig: 6 senses > noun 5, artifact
Meaningsmall two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and no hood.
Broadercarriage, equipage, rigA vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses
Spanishcalesa pequeña
Catalancalessa petita
English > gig: 6 senses > noun 6, act
MeaningA booking for musicians.
Example"they played a gig in New Jersey"
Broaderengagement, bookingemployment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time
Spanishactuación, concierto

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