Leister (Noun)
Meaning
A spear with three or more prongs; used for spearing fish (especially salmon).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The leister is an ancient fishing tool used to catch salmon in shallow waters.
- Fishing enthusiasts used the leister to catch a bounty of fish in the nearby stream.
- His leister in hand, Jack waded into the icy waters in search of a prize-winning catch.
- With the leister poised at the ready, the fisherman waited for the perfect moment to strike.
- Traditional Scottish fishermen used a leister to snag fish from the waters of the Highlands.