1. the long wooden shaft or handle of a pike (a weapon with a pointed metal head)
Usage: historical
2. a walking stick or staff, especially a sturdy one
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The medieval soldier gripped his pikestaff firmly as he marched into battle.
• The old shepherd used his pikestaff to help him navigate the rocky terrain.
• Museum visitors could see the ornate pikestaff displayed alongside other medieval weapons.
• The phrase ‘plain as a pikestaff’ refers to something being very obvious or clear.
• He carved his initials into the wooden pikestaff during the long winter months.
• The pikestaff was typically made from ash or oak wood for durability.