jags
/dʒæɡz/
NOUN
1. Sharp projections or pointed parts
Sharp, pointed projections or irregular extensions from an object or surface.
1.1. Sharp points and projections
Pointed or projecting parts that extend from an edge or surface.
Synonyms
Examples
- The jagged metal edges had several sharp jags that could easily cut someone.
- The artist emphasized the rough jags along the sculpture's outline.
Related Words
NOUN
2. Bouts of excessive drinking or indulgence
Periods of heavy drinking or excessive indulgence in an activity.
2.1. Periods of heavy drinking
Episodes of drinking enough alcohol to become noticeably intoxicated.
Synonyms
- binges
- sprees
- benders
- drunks
- toots
- soaks
Antonyms
- calms
- doldrums
- slumps
Examples
- His frequent drinking jags began to affect his work.
- The novel describes the characters' wild jags during their travels.
Related Words
- drinking
- intoxication
- overindulgence
- alcohol
- inebriation
- carousal
2.2. Periods of excessive activity
Short periods of intense or uncontrolled participation in an activity.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- calms
- doldrums
- slumps
Examples
- She went through several cleaning jags before the guests arrived.
- His sudden work jags were followed by long periods of inactivity.
Related Words
- excess
- indulgence
- episode
- spell
- outburst
- intensity
NOUN
3. Sudden bursts or outbursts
Sudden episodes of intense activity, emotion, or force.
3.1. Sudden bursts and outbreaks
Abrupt occurrences of intense activity, emotion, or events.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- calms
- doldrums
- slumps
Examples
- The storm produced sudden jags of lightning across the sky.
- The crowd reacted with brief jags of excitement.
Related Words
- eruption
- flare-up
- surge
- outbreak
- episode
- commotion
NOUN
4. Loads or quantities carried in a vehicle
A quantity of material, traditionally hay or wood, carried in a cart or truck.
4.1. Loads of hay or wood
Amounts of material transported in a cart or truck.
Synonyms
- loads
- truckloads
- cartloads
Examples
- The farmer delivered several jags of hay to the barn.
- They hauled two jags of firewood from the forest.
Related Words
NOUN
5. Irregular cuts or divisions
Uneven cuts, notches, or divisions made in a surface or object.
5.1. Uneven cuts and notches
Irregularly cut or divided sections along an edge or surface.
Synonyms
- notches
- clefts
- cuts
- incisions
Examples
- The blade left deep jags along the wooden edge.
- The irregular jags made the broken surface difficult to handle.