jiggering (0 synonym found)

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Definition of jiggering:

(n) : (US) A double-ended vessel, generally of stainless steel or other metal, one end of which typically measures 1½ fluid ounces (approx. 44 ml), the other typically 1 fluid ounce (approx. 30 ml).
(n) : (US) A measure of 1½ fluid ounces (approx. 44 ml) of liquor.
(n) : (US, slang) A drink of whiskey.
(n) : (mining) The sieve used in sorting or separating ore.
(n) : (mining) One who jigs; a miner who sorts or cleans ore by the process of jigging.
(n) : (pottery) A horizontal lathe used in producing flatware.

Definition of jiggering:

(n) : (US) A double-ended vessel, generally of stainless steel or other metal, one end of which typically measures 1½ fluid ounces (approx. 44 ml), the other typically 1 fluid ounce (approx. 30 ml).
(n) : (US) A measure of 1½ fluid ounces (approx. 44 ml) of liquor.
(n) : (US, slang) A drink of whiskey.
(n) : (mining) The sieve used in sorting or separating ore.
(n) : (mining) One who jigs; a miner who sorts or cleans ore by the process of jigging.
(n) : (pottery) A horizontal lathe used in producing flatware.

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