fishgig

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Noun fishgig has 1 sense

spear, gig, fizgig, fishgig, lance - an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
--₁ is a kind of implement
--₁ is a member of
fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig
--₁ has particulars: harpoon; leister

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fishgig

Noun

1. A long spear or fork used for catching fish.

Example sentence: She used a fishgig to catch the big trout in the river.

Verb (transitive)

1. To catch or impale fish using a fishgig.

Example sentence: The fisherman fishgigged a large catfish from the lake.

Adjective

1. Of or relating to popular local fishgigging traditions.

Example sentence: The festival featured live music, local food, and fishgig contests.