CultureAugust 15, 2026

jigs

JIGZ

Definition

Specialized tools or devices used in manufacturing and fabrication to hold, support, or guide materials in a specific position while work is being performed on them.

Etymology

The origin of 'jig' is uncertain, appearing in English in the 16th century as a word for a lively dance; by the 18th century, it began to refer to mechanical devices, likely because of the rapid, oscillating motion they often facilitate during work.

In the news

In the article, the artist Gabrielle Shelton mentions that her scrap pile includes 'jigs' leftover from her metalworking process, which she then incorporated into her sculptures.

How five New York City artists turned studio scraps into gallery art — and afford to keep creating

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