Definitions

1. noun

the edible fruit of a fig tree, typically purple or green and having a sweet, jam-like interior

“She picked a ripe fig from the tree and ate it fresh.”

2. noun

a small, usually cylindrical, piece of material, especially a small cylinder of wood or metal, used in drawing or writing

“He used a metal fig to draw lines in the sand.”

3. noun

a person who is skilled in a particular activity or subject, especially a highly skilled or experienced person

“He’s a fig at playing the piano, having been a professional musician for years.”

4. verb

to make or shape something, especially a piece of wood, into a small, cylindrical form

“She figged the wood to make a small cylinder for her craft project.”