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jig
/dʒɪɡ/
noun
jig
Also
przyrząd(m)taniec(m)
Definition
A lively folk dance, or a device that holds a piece of work and guides a tool for a specific operation.
Examples
They danced a lively Irish jig at the pub.
Zatańczyli żywego irlandzkiego jiga w pubie.
The carpenter used a jig to cut the wood precisely.
Stolarz użył przyrządu do precyzyjnego cięcia drewna.
Collocations
Irish jigdance a jigdrilling jig
verb
tańczyć jiga
Also
podskakiwaćdrgać
Definition
To dance a jig, or to move something up and down with quick, short movements.
Examples
The children jigged with excitement when they saw the ice cream truck.
Dzieci podskakiwały z ekscytacji, gdy zobaczyły ciężarówkę z lodami.
He jigged the fishing rod to attract the fish.
Potrząsał wędką, żeby zwabić ryby.
Collocations
jig up and downjig with excitementjig for joy
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