jigger

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In October 2015, for example, the Chinese crew on a squid jigger called the Ningtai 89 went on strike after the ship owner tried to pay lower wages than he originally promised.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2023

A 1/2-ounce Japanese-style jigger, which is more elongated and narrow than other types, is the “most necessary piece of barware,” Spangler said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2021

It comes with a stainless steel shaking tin, strainer, jigger, bar spoon, mixing glass and a square ice cube tray – all of which are made from recognizable drinkware brands like Koriko, Yarai and CoCo.

From Fox News • Dec. 15, 2021

Take a jigger of famous names from fashion, add film, tech, politics, sports and business, and mix.

From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2021

The53 profile giving the face of the plaque is securely adjusted in a horizontal position, the inner point, giving the centre of the platter, being exactly over the centre of the jigger head.

From Pottery, for Artists Craftsmen & Teachers by Cox, George J.