pikestaff

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The wooden shaft of a pike.
  2. A staff with a spike in the lower end, to guard against slipping.

Pronunciation

/ˈpaɪkstæf/ /ˈpaɪkstɑːf/

Word forms

pikestaff pikestaffs pikestaves

Etymology

From pike + staff.

Related words

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