fish·gig (f sh gg )n. A pronged instrument for spearing fish. [Alteration (influenced by fish) of obsolete fisgig, from Spanish fisga, ultimately from Latin f  xus, fixed; see fix.] |
fishgig [ˈfɪʃˌgɪg]
n
(Individual Sports & Recreations / Angling) a pole with barbed prongs for impaling fish Also fizgig
[of uncertain origin; perhaps altered from Spanish fisga harpoon]
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| Noun | 1. | fishgig - an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish 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 implement - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end leister - a spear with three or more prongs; used for spearing fish (especially salmon) |
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