PIGSTICK

Etymology

Verb

pigstick (third-person singular simple present pigsticks, present participle pigsticking, simple past and past participle pigstuck or pigsticked)

To stab.

(obsolete) To hunt pigs.

Noun

pigstick (plural pigsticks)

A waterjet disruptor used to disable explosive devices.

(nautical) A staff that carries a flag or pennant above the mast of a sailboat.

(obsolete) An event or gathering at which pigs are hunted for sport.

A stick that is used for stabbing.

Source: Wiktionary



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