gig

Noun
  1. Long and light rowing boat;
    Especially for racing (synset 103441801)
    hypernym: small boat - a boat that is small
  2. An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish (synset 104278258)
    hypernym: implement - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
    hyponym:
    • harpoon - a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
    • leister - a spear with three or more prongs; used for spearing fish (especially salmon)
    member meronym: fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, rig, tackle - gear used in fishing
    synonym: fishgig, fizgig, lance, spear
  3. A cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies;
    Used when fish are not biting (synset 103441900)
    hypernym: hook - a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
    part meronym: fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, rig, tackle - gear used in fishing
  4. Tender that is a light ship's boat;
    Often for personal use of captain (synset 103441682)
    hypernym: cutter, pinnace, ship's boat, tender - a boat for communication between ship and shore
  5. Small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage;
    With two seats and no hood (synset 103441566)
    hypernym: carriage, equipage, rig - a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses
  6. A booking for musicians (synset 100271999)
    "they played a gig in New Jersey"
    hypernym: booking, engagement - employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time

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