SARANGGAT

SARANGGAT is a Cebuano word. In English, it means...

saranggat (from sanggat) n {1} a sharp barb which is pointed in the opposite direction from a point at the tip of a dart, hook, or the like to prevent easy extraction.
{2} group of four or more fishhooks tied together so that the hooks are facing in di?
erent directions, used for catching squid or any fish that come in masses.
v {1} [A; b(1)] attach a barb.
{1a} [AN; a] fish, catch with a saranggat.
{2} [B6; b5c] lodge, take hold like s.t.
with a barb.
Misaranggat sa íyang tutunlan ang bukug sa isdà, The fish bone stuck in his throat.
{3} [A; a] scratch with a sharp, pointed instrument.
Lansang nga tayaun ang nakasaranggat sa íyang lapalapa, It was a rusty nail that scratched the sole of his foot.

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