quarter-staff

[US]/[ˈkwɔːtə stɑːf]/
[UK]/[ˈkwɔːrtər stæf]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A long staff, typically about six feet long, used as a weapon in martial arts.; A staff used in quarterstaff fighting, a traditional martial art.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

quarter-staff fight

wielding a quarter-staff

quarter-staff stance

quarter-staff technique

quarter-staff training

quarter-staff practice

quarter-staff skills

quarter-staff form

quarter-staff defense

quarter-staff master

Example Sentences

he wielded the quarter-staff with surprising agility.

the martial artist practiced quarter-staff techniques diligently.

she chose a sturdy quarter-staff for self-defense.

the quarter-staff's length provided a significant reach advantage.

he demonstrated a powerful quarter-staff strike.

the quarter-staff was his weapon of choice in the tournament.

training with a quarter-staff requires considerable strength.

the quarter-staff's balance felt natural in his hands.

he blocked the attack with his quarter-staff expertly.

the quarter-staff's impact resonated with a satisfying thud.

she learned the traditional quarter-staff fighting style.

he carried a well-worn quarter-staff on his back.

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