leister

Definition of leisternext

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Noun
  • There are several different types, including scissors-style and harpoon style.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Giannis off Heat table The harpoon might have been sharpened, and there, at least for a brief period, was a whale to chase.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Grasping hands reach out in despair, deities wield tridents and divine lotus flowers symbolize the 16 levels of Brahma (higher realms).
    Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • As the fates would have it, Diemer has had a lifelong obsession with Poseidon, as evidenced by his prominent trident necklace, the iconic emblem and weapon of the sea god.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Forget about fashionable foodie trends, the cuisine here remains a faithful homage to the master, perfectly reproducing his signature dishes like plump pike quenelle dumplings in a rich creamy Nantua sauce, succulent beef Rossini topped with foie gras or a tasty black truffle soup.
    John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Anger is coming down the pike; the Bears are hoping things will move expeditiously toward acceptance.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Being trained in combat, and armed with swords, spears, and bows and arrows, the gladiators were able to turn the tables on the wild beasts; the result was another predictable slaughter, in this case of the animals.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Serve with chips and pickle spears for an easy and filling meal.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Those Swiss guards would take that halberd and just take you down.
    Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The retainer then struck her down with a halberd, set the mansion ablaze, and committed seppuku.
    Nicholas Liu, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2024
Noun
  • Warhorses charge, lances down, crashing through the tilts as lances break on shields and men topple from their steeds.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • As the horses gallop and the lances shatter, Egg whoops like a ringside spectator at WrestleMania.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Finally, when the huge tuna rolled belly-up on the surface, Flory stuck it cleanly with a hand gaff and got a rope around its tail.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Jodie Foster had a funny live gaff during her Tuesday, Jan. 6 appearance on the Today show.
    Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Leister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leister. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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