dinic

/ˈdaɪ.nɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A small or primitive fishhook, especially a bone or thorn used to catch fish.

“The archaeologists found a dinic in the ancient fishing village.”

2. verb

To catch or hook (fish) with a primitive device, such as a bone or thorn.

“The indigenous people dinic their dinner from the river.”

Synonyms

  • hook
  • snare

Antonyms

  • release
  • unhook