Singlestick
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Singlestick is a noun meaning A one-handed wooden stick used for fencing in place of a sword.
Meaning
A one-handed wooden stick used for fencing in place of a sword.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) A martial art, sport or exercise using a cudgel or backsword.
Example Sentences
[F]ew country people there are who do not love to see two sturdy fellows thwack and belabour each other with quarter-staff, single-stick, or fists.
Scottish broadsword training methods included practice with the singlestick. The singlestick is a wooden rod (usually ash) with a basket hilt. Length was usually 3 feet (just under a meter).
Word Forms
- singlesticks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stick, throwstick, swordstick, pushstick, handstick, fiddlestick.
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