What is the meaning of gig?

noun

  • Long and light rowing boat; especially for racing.
  • An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish.
  • A cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting.
  • Tender that is a light ship's boat; often for personal use of captain.
  • Small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and no hood.
  • A booking for musicians.
    • usage: "they played a gig in New Jersey"
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