noun
- plural of quarterstaff; long wooden poles or sticks used as weapons or walking sticks, typically about six to eight feet in length
Usage: historical; martial arts
Examples
- The medieval fighters trained with quarterstaves in the courtyard.
- Robin Hood’s men were skilled with quarterstaves and longbows.
- The martial arts instructor demonstrated techniques using quarterstaves.
- Historical reenactors carried quarterstaves as authentic period weapons.
- The museum displayed several antique quarterstaves from the 16th century.
- Monks often used quarterstaves both for walking and self-defense.