| Noun | 1. | gig - long and light rowing boat; especially for racing | |
| 2. | gig - an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fishharpoon - a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it implement - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end leister - a spear with three or more prongs; used for spearing fish (especially salmon) | |
| 3. | gig - a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not bitinghook - a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something | |
| 4. | gig - tender that is a light ship's boat; often for personal use of captain | |
| 5. | gig - small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and no hood | |
| 6. | gig - a booking for musicians; "they played a gig in New Jersey"booking, engagement - employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time; "the play had bookings throughout the summer" | |