catstick

/kæt.stɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A fishing lure consisting of a hook with a feather or other attachment, used to attract fish by imitating the appearance and movement of a small animal

“The angler used a catstick to catch a large trout in the river.”

2. noun

A type of stick used to tease or tease out loose hair from a cat’s coat

“The groomer used a catstick to gently remove the tangles from the cat’s fur.”

Synonyms

  • fishing hook
  • fishing lure
  • grooming tool

Antonyms

  • fishing sinker
  • hair clipper