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quarterstaff

/kwawr-ter-staf, -stahf/US // ˈkwɔr tərˌstæf, -ˌstɑf //UK // (ˈkwɔːtəˌstɑːf) //

四分法,四分法师,四分法杖,四分卫

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n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural quar·ter·staves [kwawr-ter-steyvz], /ˈkwɔr tərˌsteɪvz/, quar·ter·staffs.

    • : a former English weapon consisting of a stout pole 6 to 8 feet long, tipped with iron.
    • : exercise or fighting with this weapon.

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Examples

  • Thou art a deft hand at quarterstaff and singlestick, though, and I doubt not that thy hands can guard thy head.

  • So saying, he raised his quarterstaff above his head in a threatening way.

  • I can wield a quarterstaff as well as a prize-fighter, and have beaten Figg himself at the broadsword.

  • Why finger a distaff, when a quarterstaff comes more aptly to your hand?'

  • Sometimes there were wrestling matches, and combat with sword and quarterstaff.