lance vs fishgig

lance and fishgig both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
lance	Yes	No	Yes	No
fishgig	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, lance and fishgig are synonyms defined as:

lance and fishgig: an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish

Other synonyms of lance include fizgig, gig, spear.

lance (noun)	fishgig (noun)
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon	an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions

lance (verb)	fishgig (verb)
open by piercing with a lancet
pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight
move quickly, as if by cutting one's way