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单词 pikestaff
释义

pikestaff

noun

pike·​staff ˈpīk-ˌstaf How to pronounce pikestaff (audio)
1
: a spiked staff for use on slippery ground
2
: the staff of a foot soldier's pike

Synonyms

  • javelin
  • lance
  • pike
  • shaft
  • spear
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Example Sentences

pikestaffs were in use from the Middle Ages to the 18th century
Recent Examples on the Web Their weapon of choice was the pikestaff, a long staff topped with a sharp spike. Kristy Totten, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2022

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

pikestaff

noun

as in spear
a weapon with a long straight handle and sharp head or blade pikestaffs were in use from the Middle Ages to the 18th century

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • spear
  • lance
  • javelin
  • pike
  • shaft
  • dart
  • leister
  • halbert
  • trident
  • halberd
  • gaff
  • spike
  • harpoon
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