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(of swine) to give birth.

Example: The black sow pigged at seven this morning.

To greedily consume (especially food).

Example: They were pigging on the free food at the bar.

To huddle or lie together like pigs, in one bed.

To clean (a pipeline) using a pig (the device).

The use of a pig (the device) to clean a pipeline.

Damned (used as a mild intensive).

Example: I can't get this pigging computer to work.

A small pail, can or ladle with the handle on the side; a lading-can. In the colonial era, some buckets were made like a small barrel, but with one stave left extra long. This stave would be carved into a handle so the bucket could be used as an oversized scoop for scattering grain, slopping the hogs, etc.