Definition of pigsticker in US English:
pigsticker
noun ˈpɪɡˌstɪkərˈpiɡˌstikərˈpɪɡˌstɪkər
informal 1A person who hunts wild boar with a spear, typically on horseback.
the pigsticker was the dealer in ham in the market
Example sentencesExamples
- The first is a heavy mortise chisel, of the variety affectionately called a ‘pigsticker’.
- When spearfishing I carry the pigsticker on the leg.
- You'll be able to do more serious prying with the western pigsticker.
- I have a dog, and a nice sharp pigsticker just in case I come across someone with the case of the stupids.
- The same is true of the world's most famous knife which, all due respect to the late Mr. Bowie notwithstanding, is a hollow-handle, saw-tooth pigsticker made by the late Jimmy Lile.
2A long sharp knife or other weapon.
she was pretty handy with a pigsticker
Definition of pigsticker in US English:
pigsticker
nounˈpɪɡˌstɪkərˈpiɡˌstikər
informal 1A person who hunts wild boar with a spear, typically on horseback.
the pigsticker was the dealer in ham in the market
Example sentencesExamples
- The first is a heavy mortise chisel, of the variety affectionately called a ‘pigsticker’.
- When spearfishing I carry the pigsticker on the leg.
- You'll be able to do more serious prying with the western pigsticker.
- I have a dog, and a nice sharp pigsticker just in case I come across someone with the case of the stupids.
- The same is true of the world's most famous knife which, all due respect to the late Mr. Bowie notwithstanding, is a hollow-handle, saw-tooth pigsticker made by the late Jimmy Lile.
2A long sharp knife or other weapon.
she was pretty handy with a pigsticker