sticktail

/ˈstɪktɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fish, specifically the Pacific stickleback, or a cocktail made from gin, lime juice, and ginger beer.

“The fisherman caught a sticktail in the lake.”

2. noun

A small fisherman’s hook with a short shank.

“The sticktail made it easier to catch the small fish.”

Synonyms

  • small fishhook
  • stickleback

Antonyms

  • large fishhook
  • long fishhook