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{{Wiktionary|jigger}}
{{Wiktionary|jigger}}

'''Jigger''' may refer to:
'''Jigger''' may refer to:

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==Tools and machines==
==Tools and machines==
* [[Jigger (bartending)]], used to measure out a jigger of alcohol
* [[Jigger (bartending)]], used to measure out a jigger (1.5 US fluid ounces) of liquor
* [[Pallet jack]], used to lift and move pallets
* [[Pallet jack]], used to lift and move pallets
* [[Hydraulic jigger]], a hydraulically powered mechanical winch
* [[Hydraulic jigger]], a hydraulically powered mechanical winch
* [[Ice jigger]], used for setting fish nets under ice between two distant holes
* [[Ice jigger]], used for setting fish nets under ice between two distant holes
* [[Glossary of pottery terms#J|Jigger]], a machine for the shaping of clay body into flatware by the differential rotation of a profile tool and mould
* Jigger, a machine for the shaping of clay body into flatware; see {{slink|Glossary of pottery terms|J}}


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
* [[Handcar]] (hand-operated) or [[speeder]] (motorized), a railway car mostly used for maintenance
* [[Handcar]] (hand-operated) or [[railroad speeder]] (motorized), a railway car mostly used for maintenance
* [[Jiggermast]], the aftmost mast of a four-masted sailing ship
* [[Jiggermast]], the aftmost mast of a four-masted sailing ship


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==Places==
==Places==
* [[Jigger, Louisiana]], United States, an unincorporated community
* [[Jigger, Louisiana]], United States, an unincorporated community
* Jigger, a local name for the settlement of South Tunbridge - see [[Tunbridge, Vermont]], United States
* Jigger, a local name for the settlement of South Tunbridge in [[Tunbridge, Vermont]], United States
* [[Jigger Inn]], [[St Andrews, Scotland]], a historic pub


==People==
==People==
* [[Jigger (nickname)]], a list of people
* [[Jigger (nickname)]], a list of people
* Jigger, an American and British derogatory term for a black person - see [[List of ethnic slurs]]
* Jigger, a person who engages in [[jigging]], i.e. fishing with a jig lure
* Jigger, a person who engages in [[jigging]], i.e. fishing with a jig lure


==Other uses==
==Other uses==
* [[Jigger (unit)]], a measure of alcoholic beverage ingredients
* ''[[Tunga penetrans]]'' or ''chigoe flea'', a tropical parasitic arthropod
* ''[[Tunga penetrans]]'' or ''chigoe flea'', a tropical parasitic arthropod
* Jigger, the inner button of a [[double-breasted]] coat or jacket
* Jigger, the inner button of a [[double-breasted]] coat or jacket
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==See also==
==See also==
* "The Jiggler", an episode of the TV series ''[[Adventure Time (season 1)#Episodes|Adventure Time]]''
* [[Jiggerpole]], a very long fishing pole used with a very short and very heavy line
* [[Jiggerpole]], a very long fishing pole used with a very short and very heavy line
* [[Jigga]], nickname of American rapper Jay-Z


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Latest revision as of 12:42, 30 April 2024

Jigger may refer to:

Tools and machines

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Transportation

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Arts and entertainment

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Places

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People

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Other uses

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See also

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  • "The Jiggler", an episode of the TV series Adventure Time
  • Jiggerpole, a very long fishing pole used with a very short and very heavy line
  • Jigga, nickname of American rapper Jay-Z