a light, two-wheeled one-horse carriage.

Nautical .

a light boat rowed with four, six, or eight long oars.

a boat reserved for the use of the captain of a ship.

something that whirls.

Also called gig mill. a roller containing teasels, used for raising nap on a fabric.

Obsolete . whirligig ( def. 5 ) .

to ride in a gig.

to raise the nap on (a fabric).

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appearance , concert , employment , engagement , job , performance , recital , appointment , berth , billet , office , place , situation , slot , spot