leister

The word “leister” has 2 syllables: leis-ter

It's pronounced as /ˈlaɪstər/


What is synonym and antonym for leister?

In the thesaurus, “leister” has 13 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for leister along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for leister

Meanings of leister

  • noun
    1. A spear armed with three or more barbed prongs for catching fish, particularly salmon.
  • verb
    1. To catch or spear (fish) with a leister.

Example Sentences

  • The fisherman used a leister to spear salmon in the shallow river.
  • Traditional hunters still craft their own leister from wood and bone.
  • During the demonstration, he explained the function of a leister in Arctic hunting.
  • The museum displayed an ancient leister used by indigenous tribes.
  • He preferred using a leister instead of modern fishing tools for cultural reasons.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms or another words to leister, such as: dart, gaff, halberd, halbert, harpoon, javelin, lance.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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