gəlˌstɪk
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| —n | |
| 1. | a wooden stick used instead of a sword for fencing |
| 2. | fencing with such a stick |
| 3. | any short heavy stick |
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Singlestick
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singlestick
a slender, round stick of wood about 34 inches (slightly less than 1 m) long, thicker at one end than at the other, and used for attack and defense with the thicker end thrust through a cup-shaped hilt of basketwork to protect the hand. It originated as a practice sword in the 16th century and became popular in its own right for cudgel play and singlesticking in British cities and towns during the 18th century.
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