Definition of jigger

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"Jigger (n. & v.) One who, or that which, jigs; specifically, a miner who sorts or cleans ore by the process of jigging; also, the sieve used in jigging..

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Jig :: "Jig (v. t.) To sort or separate, as ore in a jigger or sieve. See Jigging, n..
Dandy :: Dandy (n.) A small sail carried at or near the stern of small boats; -- called also jigger, and mizzen..
Jigger :: Jigger (n. & v.) A templet or tool by which vessels are shaped on a potter's wheel.
Dandy :: Dandy (n.) A sloop or cutter with a jigger on which a lugsail is set.
Throw :: Throw (n.) A potter's wheel or table; a jigger. See 2d Jigger, 2 (a)..
Jigger :: "Jigger (n. & v.) A small fishing vessel, rigged like a yawl..
Chigre :: Chigre (n.) A species of flea (Pulex penetrans), common in the West Indies and South America, which often attacks the feet or any exposed part of the human body, and burrowing beneath the skin produces great irritation. When the female is allowed to remain and breed, troublesome sores result, which are sometimes dangerous. See Jigger..
Frigatoon :: Frigatoon (n.) A Venetian vessel, with a square stern, having only a mainmast, jigger mast, and bowsprit; also a sloop of war ship-rigged..
Jigger :: "Jigger (n. & v.) A supplementary sail. See Dandy, n., 2 (b)..
Jigger :: "Jigger (n.) A species of flea (Sarcopsylla, / Pulex, penetrans), which burrows beneath the skin. See Chigoe..
Pique :: Pique (n.) The jigger. See Jigger.
Jigging :: "Jigging (n.) The act or using a jig; the act of separating ore with a jigger, or wire-bottomed sieve, which is moved up and down in water..
Jigger :: "Jigger (n. & v.) A horizontal table carrying a revolving mold, on which earthen vessels are shaped by rapid motion; a potter's wheel..
Jigger :: "Jigger (n. & v.) One who, or that which, jigs; specifically, a miner who sorts or cleans ore by the process of jigging; also, the sieve used in jigging..
Bicho :: Bicho (n.) See Jigger.
Jigger :: "Jigger (n.) A pendulum rolling machine for slicking or graining leather; same as Jack, 4 (i)..
Jigger :: "Jigger (n. & v.) A light tackle, consisting of a double and single block and the fall, used for various purposes, as to increase the purchase on a topsail sheet in hauling it home; the watch tackle..
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