quarterstaff
(quar-ter-staff)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 a stout irontipped wooden staff about 6 ft long formerly used in England as a weapon; 2 exercise or fighting with this weapon
Example Sentence
He used a quarterstaff in the battle.
Synonyms
stout staff; iron-tipped staff; staff used as a weapon
Antonyms
pillow