Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pikestaff

noun

/ˈpaɪk.stæf/

Definition

A long, heavy pole or staff traditionally used for support or as a weapon.

Examples

The traveler leaned on his pikestaff as he crossed the rocky terrain.
In the olden days, a pikestaff was essential gear for a soldier marching into battle.

Meaning

The term originally referred to a staff used by pike soldiers, which could also have been employed for a variety of purposes like hiking or as a walking stick.