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

A one/two-ounce Japanese-style jigger, which is more elongated and narrower than other types, is the “most necessary piece of barware,” Spangler said; it’s used to measure and pour ingredients.

From Washington Post • Dec. 2, 2021

The arm itself must so pivot that the face of any profile screwed onto it will cross the head of the jigger, or wheel if one be used, through the centre.

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