"jig" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /dʒɪɡ/ Audio: en-au-jig.ogg [Australia] Forms: jig [singular], jigs [plural]
enPR: jĭg Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A jig is a light, quick musical dance or movement.
    Sense id: simple-jig-en-noun-locblzfl Categories (other): Music
  2. A jig is a device that is used in manufacturing or woodworking and is used to control the location and movement of the workpiece.
    Sense id: simple-jig-en-noun-d~bgeS6-
     
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