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FISHGIG

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish

Synonyms:

fishgig; fizgig; gig; lance; spear

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("fishgig" is a kind of...):

implement (instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "fishgig"):

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))

Holonyms ("fishgig" is a member of...):

fishing gear; fishing rig; fishing tackle; rig; tackle (gear used in fishing)

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