fishgig

Other forms: fishgigs

Definitions of fishgig
  1. noun
    an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
    synonyms: fizgig, gig, lance, spear
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    types:
    harpoon
    a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
    leister
    a spear with three or more prongs; used for spearing fish (especially salmon)
    type of:
    implement
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
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