fishgig

fish·gig  (fshgg)

n.

A pronged instrument for spearing fish.

---

[Alteration (influenced by fish) of obsolete fisgig, from Spanish fisga, ultimately from Latin fxus, fixed; see fix.]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

fishgig - an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish fizgig, gig, lance, spear fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, tackle, rig - gear used in fishing 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)