| Jigger (jigger) |
|---|
| n. | (?) |
|---|
| Jig"ger |
| [A corrupt. of
chigre.] (Zoöl.) |
A species of flea
(Sarcopsylla, or Pulex, penetrans), which burrows beneath the
skin. See Chigoe.
|
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.
A
horizontal table carrying a revolving mold, on which earthen vessels
are shaped by rapid motion; a potter's wheel.
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.
A pendulum rolling machine for slicking or
graining leather; same as Jack, 4
(i).
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| Jigger (jigger) |
|---|
| n. | (j***ibreve]g"g r) |
|---|
| Jig"ger |
| (Zoöl.) |
Any one of several species of small red mites
(esp. Tetranychus irritans and T. Americanus) which, in
the larval or leptus stage, burrow beneath the skin of man and various
animals, causing great annoyance.
|
| Jigger (jigger) |
|---|
| v. t. | (?) |
|---|
| Jig"ger |
| [Cf. Jiggle.] |
To move, send, or drive with a jerk; to jerk; also, to drive or
send over with a jerk, as a golf ball.
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