gig

Definition

• n. long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
• n. a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting
• n. tender that is a light ship's boat; often for personal use of captain
• n. small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and no hood

Word forms

Plural

gigs

Example sentences

1. n.

   We went to a jazz gig last night, and the music was fantastic.

2. vi.

   They decided to gig along the river to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

3. vt.

   He tried to gig the fish, but it swam away too quickly.