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jag

/d͡ʒæɡ/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A jag is a sharp point or projection.

    - "The jagged edge of the rock was sharp and dangerous."
    - "The jag in the tree branch caught on my jacket."
Pronunciation
  1. /d͡ʒæɡ/



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  2. /d͡ʒæɡ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with jag
bag , drag , flag , mag , tag
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Jag (en) : To hunt with a spear or harpoon

  2. Jag (en) : A person who goes hunting with a spear or harpoon

Variants
List of all variants of jag that leads to same result
jag , jags , jagged , jagger , jaggers , jagging , JAG
Etymology
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The word 'jag' comes from Old English 'geahge', meaning 'hooked' or 'projecting'.

Trivia
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  1. The jaguar is the largest cat species in the Americas and is also known as the 'king of the jungle'.

  2. The jagged edge of a knife is essential for cutting through various materials.

Related Concepts
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  1. Jagged: Related term meaning having sharp, irregular points or edges.

  2. Jaguar: A large, powerful cat species native to the Americas, named for its spotted coat resembling the jagged edges of a jagged tooth.

Culture
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The term 'jag' has been used in various literary works and expressions. For example, in the novel 'The Old Man and the Sea' by Ernest Hemingway, the main character, Santiago, goes fishing with a 'jag' or harpoon.

How to Memorize "jag"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a sharp point or projection to remember the meaning of 'jag'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'jag' with 'sharp' or 'pointed' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Jagged is a sharp point' to help remember the meaning of 'jag'.

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