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jig back

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noun

  1. an inclined cable tramway with two cars that are connected in such a way that as one goes up the other comes down.

Other Word Forms

  • jig-back adjective

Example Sentences

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"Yes, you danced as well as I ever saw you jig back in the toy store," said the Rabbit.

From The Story of Calico Clown by Hope, Laura Lee

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