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Jigger

Definition: A species of flea (Sarcopsylla, / Pulex, penetrans), which
burrows beneath the skin. See Chigoe.

Jigger

Definition: 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.

Jigger

Definition: A horizontal table carrying a revolving mold, on which
earthen vessels are shaped by rapid motion; a potter's wheel.

Jigger

Definition: A templet or tool by which vessels are shaped on a
potter's wheel.

Jigger

Definition: 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.

Jigger

Definition: A small fishing vessel, rigged like a yawl.

Jigger

Definition: A supplementary sail. See Dandy, n., 2 (b).

Jigger

Definition: A pendulum rolling machine for slicking or graining
leather; same as Jack, 4 (i).