Jig (disambiguation)
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The word jig may have different meanings:
- A jig is a type of folk dance.
- A gigue is a baroque dance, sometimes anglicized as "jig".
- A jig is a type of fishing lure
- A jig is a piece of a puzzle or something that only fits in one place.
- A jig is a handy tool, in woodworking and metalworking an aid designed to control the motion of a tool or workpiece.
- A jig is an adapter for connecting electronic devices (e.g. mobile phones) to a service and maintenance system for testing, debugging and firmware update purposes. Jigs are typically custom-built for a specific device model, since the locations and shapes of the connectors vary from model to model.
- A jig is a tool used to help in the making of jewelery.
- Jig is a slang term for a Negro, from the word "jigaboo".
