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