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device vs jig

jig vs device

device and jig both are nouns.

device is not a verb while jig is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
device Yes No No No
jig Yes No Yes No
As nouns, jig is a hyponym of device; that is, jig is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than device:
  • device: an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  • jig: a device that holds a piece of machine work and guides the tools operating on it
Other hyponyms of device include acoustic device, adapter, adaptor, afterburner, agglomerator, aerofoil, airfoil, control surface, surface, alarm, alarm system, warning device, appliance, contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gismo, gizmo, widget, applicator, applier, aspergill, aspersorium, automatic pilot, autopilot, robot pilot, bait, decoy, lure, billiard marker, bird feeder, birdfeeder, feeder, blower, bootjack, breathalyser, breathalyzer, breathing apparatus, breathing device, breathing machine, ventilator, bubbler, buffer, fender, catapult, launcher, battery charger, charger, clip-on, comb, baby's dummy, comforter, pacifier, teething ring, conductor, birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device, converter, convertor, corer, corrective, restorative, crusher, cryptograph, cutoff, dampener, moistener, damper, muffler, deflector, dental appliance, depressor, detector, sensing element, sensor, diestock, drive, drop forge, drop hammer, drop press, elastic device, electrical device, electronic device, energiser, energizer, exercise device, explosive device, fan, filter, asphyxiator, extinguisher, fire extinguisher, flare, fumigator, gas fixture, groover, guard, safety, safety device, heater, warmer, heat exchanger, holding device, horn, foil, hydrofoil, imprint, indicator, instrument, ignition interlock, interlock, interrupter, key, keyboard, Kinetoscope, doorknocker, knocker, rapper, lift, lifting device, igniter, ignitor, light, lighter, machine, magnet, mechanism, memory device, storage device, instrument, musical instrument, nest egg, noisemaker, optical device, override, paper feed, peeler, pick, plectron, plectrum, power takeoff, PTO, goad, prod, autocue, prompter, pull, reflector, button, release, remote, remote control, reset, constraint, restraint, router, runner, scratcher, shoehorn, shoetree, shooting stick, shredder, signaling device, snowshoe, sounder, source of illumination, stabiliser, stabilizer, stemmer, straightener, reinforcement, strengthener, stylus, suction cup, support, sweatbox, synchroflash, take-up, teaser, dart thrower, spear thrower, throwing board, throwing stick, tilter, pair of tongs, tongs, toy, trap, trigger, valve, vaporiser, vaporizer, ventilator, washboard, water cooler, slide chart, gun worm, carbonator, soda carbonator, soda maker, ultrasonic flaw detector, flocculator, microsensor, pulse oximeter, bottle capper, capping machine, seed sprouter, sprouter, vulcaniser, vulcanizer, positioner, speech synthesizer, microdevice, flow meter, network bridge, rotary encoder, shaft encoder, repulsor, repulsorlift, repulsorlift engine.
device (noun) jig (noun)
any clever maneuver any of various old rustic dances involving kicking and leaping
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose a device that holds a piece of machine work and guides the tools operating on it
an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) a fisherman's lure with one or more hooks that is jerked up and down in the water
any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) music in three-four time for dancing a jig
something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
device (verb) jig (verb)
dance a quick dance with leaping and kicking motions
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