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pikestaff
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pike·staff  (pkstf)
n.
1. The shaft of a pike.
2. A walking stick tipped with a metal spike.
pikestaff [ˈpaɪkˌstɑːf]
n
(Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) the wooden handle of a pike
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.pikestaff - the staff of a pike
pike - medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet
staff - a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose; "he walked with the help of a wooden staff"
Translations
pikestaff
n as plain as a pikestaff → sonnenklar
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