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FIZGIG

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does fizgig mean? 

FIZGIG (noun)
  The noun FIZGIG has 2 senses:

1. an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fishplay

2. a firework that fizzes as it movesplay

  Familiarity information: FIZGIG used as a noun is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


FIZGIG (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

fishgig; fizgig; gig; lance; spear

Hypernyms ("fizgig" is a kind of...):

implement (instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "fizgig"):

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)

leister (a spear with three or more prongs; used for spearing fish (especially salmon))

Holonyms ("fizgig" is a member of...):

fishing gear; fishing rig; fishing tackle; rig; tackle (gear used in fishing)


Sense 2

Meaning:

A firework that fizzes as it moves

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("fizgig" is a kind of...):

firework; pyrotechnic ((usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.)


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