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.

Synonyms
- Staff
- Pole
- Walking stick
- Rod