spear vs fishgig

spear and fishgig both are nouns.

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

As nouns, spear and fishgig are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of spear include fizgig, gig, lance.

spear (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

spear (verb)	fishgig (verb)
pierce with a spear
thrust up like a spear