noun
- plural of leister; three-pronged fishing spears used for catching salmon and other fish
Usage: fishing equipment; specialized
Examples
- The fishermen carried their leisters down to the river at dawn.
- Traditional leisters have three sharp prongs for spearing fish.
- He learned to use leisters from his grandfather who fished these waters for decades.
- The museum displayed ancient leisters used by local fishing communities.
- Salmon fishing with leisters requires skill and patience.
- The blacksmith forged new leisters for the fishing season.