jig

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein lebhafter Volkstanz im Dreiertakt; eine Art Angelköder, der vertikal auf und ab bewegt wird; eine Vorrichtung in der mechanischen Bearbeitung, die Werkzeuge führt; oder ein energischer ländlicher Tanz mit Hüpfen und Springen.

A noun with multiple meanings: a lively folk dance in triple time; a type of fishing lure that is jerked vertically; a device used in machining to guide tools; or an energetic rustic dance involving kicking and leaping.

1. Lively DanceB1formal

   A fast, lively folk dance typically performed to music in triple time, involving quick steps and leaps.

   Lebhafter Tanz

   • The dancers performed an energetic Irish jig at the festival.
   • He learned to dance a traditional jig from his grandfather.
   • The music changed to a jig, and everyone started hopping.

   Synonymegigue

2. B2formal

   A type of fishing lure with one or more hooks, designed to be moved up and down in the water to attract fish.

   Jig

   • He tied a bright red jig to his fishing line.
   • The fisherman used a jig to catch bass in the lake.
   • Jigs are effective for deep-water fishing.

3. Machine GuideC1formal

   A device used in machining to hold a workpiece and guide the tools that operate on it, ensuring precision.

   Vorrichtung zum Führen von Werkzeugen

   • The machinist set up the jig to drill holes at exact positions.
   • Using a jig improves accuracy in repetitive manufacturing tasks.
   • The jig held the metal plate steady while the saw cut it.

   Synonymefixtureguide

4. Old Rustic DanceB2formal

   Any of various traditional rural dances characterized by kicking and leaping movements.

   Alter ländlicher Tanz

   • The villagers performed an old jig around the bonfire.
   • She danced a rustic jig at the harvest celebration.
   • The jig involved lively kicks and jumps to the fiddle music.

• Sich mit schnellen, ruckartigen oder vertikalen Bewegungen bewegen; die Jig tanzen.

To move with quick, jerky, or up-and-down motions; to dance a jig.

1. Dance a jigB1informal

   To dance a lively, quick dance with leaping and kicking motions, typically associated with folk music.

   Eine Jig tanzen

   • The children jigged around the room to the lively music.
   • He jigged with joy when he heard the good news.
   • At the festival, everyone jigged together in a circle.

   Synonymecaperdancegambolpranceskip