1. a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock • Hypernyms: spike 2. a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail • Hypernyms: spar • Part Holonyms: sailing vessel, sailing ship 3. an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish • Hypernyms: hook • Member Holonyms: fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig