Definition

A person or tool used for hunting or butchering pigs, often associated with a specific type of knife or horse trained for this purpose.

Example

The pigsticker was skilled at hunting wild boars in the dense forest.

Conversation

Have you ever tried using a pigsticker for camping food prep?

No, I haven't! What’s special about it?

It's really versatile and great for cutting meat.

That sounds useful; I might need to get one for my next trip!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pigsticker → The word is a compound formed from "pig" (from Old English "picga", meaning a young swine) and "sticker" (from the verb "stick", meaning to pierce or stab). A pigsticker is a tool or weapon used to pierce or stab pigs, typically for butchering.

Memory Tip

Think of a tool that 'sticks' ('sticker') a 'pig' — that's why a pigsticker is used to pierce pigs.

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