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Meaning of jigger mast

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jigger

Pronunciation:/ˈdʒɪɡə//ˈdʒɪɡɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A double-ended vessel, generally of stainless steel or other metal, one end of which typically measures 1 1/2 fluid ounces, the other typically 1 fluid ounce.

  2. A measure of 1 1/2 fluid ounces of liquor.

  3. A drink of whisky.

  4. The sieve used in sorting or separating ore.

verb

Definitions

  1. To alter or adjust, particularly in ways not originally intended.

    Example: You'll have to jigger it from the original specifications to get it to work.

  2. To use a jigger.

  3. To move, send, or drive with a jerk; to jerk; also, to drive or send over with a jerk, as a golf ball.

jigger

Pronunciation:/ˈdʒɪɡə//ˈdʒɪɡɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A sandflea, Tunga penetrans, of the order Siphonaptera; chigoe.

  2. A larva of any of several mites in the family Trombiculidae; chigger, harvest mite.

jigger

Pronunciation:/ˈdʒɪɡə//ˈdʒɪɡɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A prison; a jail cell.

  2. An alleyway separating the backs of two rows of houses.

  3. A penis.

  4. A vagina.

verb

Definitions

  1. To imprison.

  2. To confound; to damn.