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Pigs

American  
[pigz] / pɪgz /

noun

  1. Bay of. Bay of Pigs.


Pigs 1 British  
/ pɪɡz /

noun

  1. See Bay of Pigs

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

pigs 2 British  
/ pɪɡz /

interjection

  1. Also: pig's arse.   pig's bumslang an expression of derision or disagreement

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Jigs, plastic creatures, and moving baits like chatter baits and spinnerbaits are producing.

From Washington Times • Mar. 25, 2020

Jigs, such as the industry-standard Edge Pro, are an extension of the stone method, as they use simple but cleverly designed armatures to maintain a consistent angle between the stone and the blade.

From Slate • Oct. 11, 2018

Jig and bobber guys can choose between Mack's Lures Glo-Getter jigs or Worden Lures Maxi Jigs.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2011

In a program called “Christmas Quilt: Colonial Fuguing Tunes, Jigs and Reels,” a nine-voice male choir presented holiday songs from the American singing school and shape-note tradition.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2010

Value of Jigs and Fixtures.—The use of jigs, fixtures, and other labor-saving devices is an important factor in illustrating industrial and practical applications in the school shop.

From Advanced Toy Making for Schools by Mitchell, David M.

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