racing gig

7.7

A light narrow boat for racing that two or more people row

noun

: gig de competición

The crew swiftly launched the racing gig into the water before the start of the regatta.

Examples

Several racing gigs lined up at the estuary, their crews preparing for the challenge ahead.
He rowed in a traditional wooden racing gig during the annual competition.
The team trained in a racing gig every morning.
They purchased a new racing gig for the competition.
He rowed in a traditional wooden racing gig during the annual competition.
Several racing gigs lined up at the estuary, their crews preparing for the challenge ahead.
The crew swiftly launched the racing gig into the water before the start of the regatta.

Synonyms

gig

vsracing gig

Specialized

3 9.1

A long narrow rowing boat used for racing or short trips

focuses only on racing and crewed competition rather than ship duties

racing boat

vsracing gig

1 2.7

A long narrow boat rowed by people for racing

emphasizes use by two or more oarsmen rather than any crew size

How Fast

racing shell

1 5.2

racing gig

7.7

skiff

14 7.7

rowboat

19 1.0

Surface Forms

racing gig singular

racing gigs plural

Morphology

racing + gig

The compound is a straightforward type-of construction: 'racing' specifies the purpose/type of the 'gig' (a light rowing/racing boat). Given knowledge of both constituents, the overall meaning ('a gig used for racing') is directly derivable and follows common noun-modifier composition patterns, so a B1 learner would understand it.

Etymology

Racing gig names a light, narrow boat called a gig that is built for racing and rowed by a small crew. That's why it means 'a boat for racing'.