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quarterstaff
[ kwawr-ter-staf, -stahf ]
noun
- a former English weapon consisting of a stout pole 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters) long, tipped with iron.
- exercise or fighting with this weapon.
quarterstaff
/ ˈkwɔːtəˌstɑːf /
noun
- a stout iron-tipped wooden staff about 6ft long, formerly used in England as a weapon
- the use of such a staff in fighting, sport, or exercise
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Example Sentences
Thou art a deft hand at quarterstaff and singlestick, though, and I doubt not that thy hands can guard thy head.
So saying, he raised his quarterstaff above his head in a threatening way.
I can wield a quarterstaff as well as a prize-fighter, and have beaten Figg himself at the broadsword.
Why finger a distaff, when a quarterstaff comes more aptly to your hand?'
Sometimes there were wrestling matches, and combat with sword and quarterstaff.
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