Meaning & Definition of Gig in English
English⟶
Gig
/gɪg/
noun
1. Long and light rowing boat
- Especially for racing
synonym:
- gig
2. An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
synonym:
- spear,
- gig,
- fizgig,
- fishgig,
- lance
3. A cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies
- Used when fish are not biting
synonym:
- gig
4. Tender that is a light ship's boat
- Often for personal use of captain
synonym:
- gig
5. Small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage
- With two seats and no hood
synonym:
- gig
6. A booking for musicians
- "They played a gig in new jersey"
synonym:
- gig