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jigger

Jigger is a 6 letter word which starts with the letter J and ends with the letter R for which we found 5 definitions.

Definition
(n.) A species of flea (Sarcopsylla / Pulex penetrans) which burrows beneath the skin. See Chigoe.
(n. & v.) 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.
(n. & v.) A horizontal table carrying a revolving mold on which earthen vessels are shaped by rapid motion; a potter's wheel.
(n. & v.) A templet or tool by which vessels are shaped on a potter's wheel.
(n. & v.) 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.

Syllable Information

The word jigger is a 6 letter word that has 2 syllable 's . The syllable division for jigger is: jig-ger


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