острога́ — meaning in English

English meaning

• fizgig noun (dated) A girl who flirts and enjoys going out and about.
• harpoon noun A long spear-like weapon with a barbed point, thrown or fired to catch large sea animals such as whales.
• spear noun A weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp point, used for thrusting or throwing.

Senses

острога́ is used for these senses in English:

• fizgig (fishing) A spear with a barb on the end of it, used for catching fish, frogs, or other small animals; a type of harpoon.
• harpoon A spearlike weapon with a barbed head used in hunting whales and large fish.
• leister (fishing) A spear armed with three or more barbed prongs for catching fish, particularly salmon. [from 16th c.]
• spear A lance with barbed prongs, used by fishermen to retrieve fish.

fizgig — full definition

1. noun (dated) A girl who flirts and enjoys going out and about.
2. noun A small, unimportant or showy object.

harpoon — full definition

1. noun A long spear-like weapon with a barbed point, thrown or fired to catch large sea animals such as whales.
2. verb To strike or catch something with a harpoon.

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