leister

/ˈlistər/
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Other forms: leisters

Definitions of leister
  1. noun
    a spear with three or more prongs; used for spearing fish (especially salmon)
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    type of:
    fishgig, fizgig, gig, lance, spear
    an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
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