gig
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9.9
- noun
- /ɡɪɡ/
- Archaic
:
carruaje ligero
- As a result, only the elite took an active part in the day's promenade: the women invariably in light gigs, a number of elderly individuals in volantes, and certain young people from rich families on horseback.
Examples
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The elegant gig carried the couple to their evening event under the stars.
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He slowed down as the gig approached the narrow bridge.
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"A gig was coming along the road.
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You can use MacFarlane's horse and gig.
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She told me that Sir Charles was in the stable, then mounted into the gig that was waiting for her and drove smartly off.
Fiction book (1998) -
After a lovely afternoon, we took a ride in a gig through the countryside.
Synonyms
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6.7
A small light carriage pulled by one horse for one or two people
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8.8
A small two-wheeled carriage with two seats and a folding hood
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9.3
A small two-wheeled carriage pulled by one horse for one or two people
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9.9
A small light two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage for two people with a folding hood
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9.9
A light two-wheeled carriage with a folding roof for one horse to pull
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9.9
An open two-wheeled carriage pulled by a horse originally used in Ireland to carry people
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9.9
A light open carriage with two wheels that two horses pull, used in the past for personal travel
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3.7
A small vehicle with two or four wheels pulled by a pony with seats for two people
A small, light carriage pulled by one horse for one person
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Etymology
The word gig for a carriage once named a small, fast two-wheeled vehicle pulled by a horse and comes from older words for a light cart, which is why a gig is known for speed and lightness.