gig meaning and definition

GIG noun

Definition of gig (noun)

1. long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
2. an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
   • synonyms: fishgig, fizgig, lance, spear
3. a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting
4. tender that is a light ship's boat; often for personal use of captain
5. small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and no hood
6. a booking for musicians
   • "they played a gig in New Jersey"