jig

word

Definition

A 'jig' is a lively traditional dance, especially from Ireland or Scotland. It can also mean a device used to hold and guide a tool or piece of work.

Usage & Nuances

'Jig' is both a noun (dance or device) and a verb (to dance a jig). In dance, used with 'Irish jig' or 'do a jig.' In tools, heard in engineering or woodworking: 'drill jig', 'welding jig.' Not used for modern dances; device meaning is technical.

Spanish: giga (baile) - plantilla (herramienta)Portuguese (BR): jiga (dança) - gabarito (ferramenta)Portuguese (PT): jiga (dança) - gabarito (ferramenta)Chinese (Simplified): 吉格舞 - 夹具 Chinese (Traditional): 吉格舞 - 夾具 Hindi: जिग (नृत्य) - साँचा (उपकरण)Arabic: رقصة جيغ - قالب (أداة)Bengali: জিগ (নাচ) - স্পেশাল ফিক্সচার (যন্ত্রপাতির জন্য)Russian: джиг (танец) - кондуктор (приспособление)Japanese: ジグ（踊り） - ジグ（治具）Vietnamese: điệu jig (điệu nhảy) - đồ gá (dụng cụ hỗ trợ)Korean: 지그(춤) - 지그(고정 장치)Turkish: jig (dans) - kalıp (alet tutucu)Urdu: جگ (رقص) - جگ (اوزار پکڑنے کا آلہ)Indonesian: jig (tarian) - jig (alat bantu kerja)

Example Sentences

She danced a lively jig at the party.

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The workers used a jig to hold the metal in place.

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He learned to play a traditional jig on the violin.

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Could you pass me that jig for the woodwork?

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When she got good news, she did a little jig in her kitchen.

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They ended the wedding with everyone dancing a big jig together.

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