fizgig
- noun
- /ˈfɪzɡɪɡ/
- Archaic
- The fisherman skillfully hurled his fizgig into the shallow stream.
Examples
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Before the advent of modern rods, a fizgig was commonly used to spear fish at night.
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Several old fizgigs were discovered at the archaeological site, indicating historical fishing practices.
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He caught a fish using a fizgig.
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The fisherman sharpened his fizgig before heading out.
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The fisherman skillfully hurled his fizgig into the shallow stream to catch dinner.
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Before the advent of modern rods, a fizgig was commonly used to spear fish at night.
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Several old fizgigs were discovered at the archaeological site, indicating historical fishing practices.
Synonyms
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1.2
A long pole with a sharp point used for hunting or fishing
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6.7
A long pointed weapon used for fighting or fishing
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9.9
A long metal hook with a handle used to lift large fish onto a boat
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9.9
A long stick with sharp points used to spear fish or frogs
A long pole with a hooked point for catching fish by spearing
A spear with three or more points used to catch fish like salmon
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Etymology
Fizgig was also used for a small barbed spear for catching fish; think of the gig part ('spear' or 'prong') and imagine a little 'gig' used to spear fish, which explains this older meaning.