noun
- plural of fishgig; a pronged spear or trident used for catching fish by thrusting or throwing
Usage: usually plural; also called a gig or fish spear
Examples
- The fisherman carried several fishgigs down to the river at night.
- Traditional fishgigs with multiple barbed prongs are still used in some regions.
- He grabbed the fishgigs from the shed before heading out to spear flounder.
- The old wooden fishgigs hung on the wall of the fishing lodge.
- Fishgigs are effective tools for shallow-water fishing in coastal areas.