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A species of flea (Sarcopsylla, / Pulex, penetrans), which
burrows beneath the skin. See Chigoe. |
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One who, or that which, jigs; specifically, a miner
who sorts or cleans ore by the process of jigging; also, the sieve used
in jigging. |
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A horizontal table carrying a revolving mold, on which
earthen vessels are shaped by rapid motion; a potter's wheel. |
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A templet or tool by which vessels are shaped on a
potter's wheel. |
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A light tackle, consisting of a double and single
block and the fall, used for various purposes, as to increase the
purchase on a topsail sheet in hauling it home; the watch tackle. |
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A small fishing vessel, rigged like a yawl. |
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A supplementary sail. See Dandy, n., 2 (b). |
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A pendulum rolling machine for slicking or graining
leather; same as Jack, 4 (i). |
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