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leister

/liːstər/ noun · British & US
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What does leister mean?

noun

A leister is a type of fishing spear or a long-handled fishing spear with barbed points, used for catching fish, especially in shallow water. It is also a type of fishing net.

Example

"The fisherman used a leister to catch the large salmon in the river."

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