The wavelike contractions of the smooth muscle in the  gastrointestinal system are called peristalsis. The purpose of  peristalsis is to push boluses of food along the gastr â¦ ointestinal  tract.
quibble (third-person singular simple present quibbles, present participle quibbling, simple past and past participle quibbled) (intransitive) To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner. They are constantly quibbling over insignificant details.
Definition of JIGGER. 1. : one that jigs or operates a jig. 2. : any of several sails. 3. : jig 3a. 4. a (1) : a mechanical device usually with a jerky reciprocating motion (2) : a mold or a machine incorporating a revolving mold on which ceramic items (as plates) are formed b: gadget, doodad. 5.: a measure used in mixing drinks that usually holds 1 to 2 ounces (30 to 60 milliliters). (1) : a mechanical device usually with a jerky reciprocating motion (2) : a mold or a machine incorporating a revolving mold on which ceramic items (as plates) are formed b: gadget, doodad. 5. : a measure used in mixing drinks that usually holds 1 to 2 ounces (30 to 60 milliliters).