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(gĭg)
(gĭg)n.
1. A light, two-wheeled carriage drawn by one horse.
2. Nautical
a. A long light ship's boat, usually reserved for use by the ship's captain.
b. A fast light rowboat.
3.
a. An object that whirls.
b. Games A three-digit selection in a numbers game.
intr.v.gigged, gig·ging, gigs
To ride in a gig.
[Perhaps fromobsoletegig, spinning top, fromMiddle Englishgyg-, possibly of Scandinavian origin.]
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