| 释义 |
jig·ger
I. \ˈjigə(r)\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: 1 and jig (II) + -er
1. : one that jigs : one that operates a jig: as
a. : one that concentrates ore by jigging — called also jigman
b. : one that shakes down the grain into sacks during bagging
c. : the operator of a dyeing jig — called also jigman, vatman
2. : a light tackle usually consisting of a double and single block and fall : watch tackle
3. : jig I 4a
4.
a. : a small boat rigged like a yawl
b. or jiggermast \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\
(1) : a small mast stepped in the stern (as in a yawl or ketch)
(2) : the aftermost mast of a four-masted ship
c. : a sail set on a jiggermast
5.
a. : a mechanical contrivance especially operating with a jerky reciprocating motion: as
(1) : a machine carrying a revolving mold in which the clay for ceramics is shaped by a profile
(2) : a machine for slicking or pebbling leather
(3) : a tool for polishing the upper leather or the edge of a boot sole
b. : something (as a contrivance, device, or gewgaw) too complex, tricky, or trivial to designate accurately : gadget
6. : a measure used in mixing drinks and holding usually one and one half ounces
7. : jig 4d
8. : a cooper's drawknife
9. : a golf iron with a narrow fairly well lofted face used especially for approach shots
10. : a part of a commercial fish trap that impounds the fish
11. : bridge I 3e
II. verb
(jiggered ; jiggered ; jiggering \-g(ə)riŋ\ ; jiggers)
Etymology: freq. of jig (II)
intransitive verb
of a fish : to give repeated tugs on a line
transitive verb
1. : to jerk up and down : give a series of tugs on
2. : to alter or rearrange sometimes by manipulating
< jiggered the records to cover up his theft >
3. [jigger (I) ] : to shape with a jigger in ceramics
III. noun
(-s)
Etymology: of African origin; akin to Wolof jiga insect, Yoruba ji1ga3 jigger
: chigger |