конду́ктор — meaning in English

English meaning

• conductor noun A person who directs an orchestra, choir, or other group of musicians.
• jig noun A lively folk dance, or the fast tune written for it, typically in 6/8 time.

Senses

конду́ктор is used for these senses in English:

• conductor (rail transport) A person who takes tickets on public transportation and also helps passengers.
• jig (music) A light, brisk musical movement; a gigue.
• ticket inspector A person who checks that passengers on a train etc have a valid ticket, and marks it so that it cannot be used again.

conductor — full definition

1. noun A person who directs an orchestra, choir, or other group of musicians.
2. noun A person who collects tickets and assists passengers on a train or bus.
3. noun A material or object that allows electricity, heat, or sound to pass through it.

jig — full definition

1. noun A lively folk dance, or the fast tune written for it, typically in 6/8 time.
2. noun A tool or frame used to hold a workpiece steady and guide a cutting tool in exactly the same way each time.
3. noun A type of fishing lure with a weighted hook, jerked up and down in the water.
4. verb To move with quick, bouncing, jerky motions.

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