Clues for the word "JIGGER"
We've had 7 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 9 times in crosswords. It was last seen in King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer crossword on December 13, 2017.
Definition of jigger
- n. - A species of flea (Sarcopsylla, / Pulex, penetrans), which burrows beneath the skin. See Chigoe.
- n. & v. - 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.
- n. & v. - A horizontal table carrying a revolving mold, on which earthen vessels are shaped by rapid motion; a potter's wheel.
- n. & v. - A templet or tool by which vessels are shaped on a potter's wheel.
- n. & v. - 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.
- n. & v. - A small fishing vessel, rigged like a yawl.
- n. & v. - A supplementary sail. See Dandy, n., 2 (b).
- n. - A pendulum rolling machine for slicking or graining leather; same as Jack, 4 (i).
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - December 13, 2017
- Chronicle of Higher Education - April 07, 2017
- New York Times - August 12, 2016
- New York Times - February 23, 2014
- LA Times - February 19, 2012
- New York Times - March 15, 2010
- Universal - March 03, 2009
- New York Sun - November 15, 2004
- Guardian Cryptic - November 10, 1999