gig
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gig
verb (1)Definition of gig (Entry 2 of 9)
: to travel in a gig
gig
noun (2)Definition of gig (Entry 3 of 9)
1 : a pronged spear for catching fish
2 : an arrangement of hooks to be drawn through a school of fish in order to hook their bodies
gig
verb (2)Definition of gig (Entry 4 of 9)
: to fish with a gig
gig
noun (3)Definition of gig (Entry 5 of 9)
: a job usually for a specified time especially : an entertainer's engagement
gig
verb (3)Definition of gig (Entry 6 of 9)
: to work as a musician gigged with various bands — Downbeat
gig
noun (4)Definition of gig (Entry 7 of 9)
: a military demerit
gig
verb (4)Definition of gig (Entry 8 of 9)
: to give a military gig to
gig
noun (5)Definition of gig (Entry 9 of 9)
: gigabyte
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1 : a long light boat
2 : a light carriage having two wheels and pulled by a horse
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