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jig

  • n  music in three-four time for dancing a jig
  • n  a fisherman's lure with one or more hooks that is jerked up and down in the water
  • n  a device that holds a piece of machine work and guides the tools operating on it
  • n  any of various old rustic dances involving kicking and leaping
  • v  dance a quick dance with leaping and kicking motions

  • And associate art director Janet Michaud worked her magic to fit the editorial jig-saw puzzle into a compelling visual package.
  • I actually caught myself dancing a little jig.
  • Along the way, he recorded and posted a short video of himself doing an elbow-intensive jig in Hanoi.
News & Articles

  • FWC votes 4-3 to pursue jig ban
    BY MARCY SHORTUSE - In a decision that will change the face of tarpon fishing in Boca Grande Pass, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted 4-3 to pass a proposal to create new definitions for the term “snagging,” and decided to proceed with a draft ruling that would prohibit the use of bottom-weighted jigs as well.
    June 14, 2013 - The Boca Beacon
  • Give credit to California voters
    A triumphant Gov. Brown and legislative leaders savor an on-time, balanced budget. But two ballot measures helped considerably. SACRAMENTO — The Capitol's three most powerful politicians danced a victory jig Tuesday to celebrate the pending passage of an on-time, balanced state budget. And they did deserve to enjoy the moment.
    June 13, 2013 - Los Angeles Times
  • North Central Minnesota Fishing Report - June 14th, 2013
    East - The walleye bite has been awesome and there are keeping-sized fish in the mix. Most are hitting minnows on the tops and edges of the mud flats during the day. A jig and minnow also is turning walleyes on the rocks in less than 12 feet during the evening hours.
    June 13, 2013 - Outdoor News
Quotes

  • Michael Bloomberg in Washington Post
    We can't borrow our way out of this. The jig is up,Bloomberg said in prepared remarks to be delivered Wednesday evening before the US Conference of Mayors, which is honoring his environmental efforts.
  • John Howard in Melbourne Herald Sun
    Victorian farmer John Piccirillo said he "did a little jig" last night as rain began to fall on his property near Mildura in Victoria's northwest.
  • Tony Blair in BBC News
    It's not often in this job that you punch the air and do a little jig and embrace the person next to you,said the UK prime minister.

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