singlestick

sin·gle·stick

(sĭng′gəl-stĭk′)

1. A one-handed fencing stick fitted with a hand guard.

2. The art, sport, or exercise of fencing with such a stick.

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singlestick

(ˈsɪŋɡəlˌstɪk)

1. (Fencing) a wooden stick used instead of a sword for fencing

2. (Fencing) fencing with such a stick

3. any short heavy stick

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sin•gle•stick

(ˈsɪŋ gəlˌstɪk)

n.

a wooden stick held in one hand, used instead of a sword in fencing.

[1765–75]

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singlestick - a stick used instead of a sword for fencing

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