quarterstaff

Example Sentences

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On NBC, an American Gladiator is a beefcake model in a unitard swinging his padded quarterstaff.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Jack Sheppard A Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison

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

From The Cornet of Horse A Tale of Marlborough's Wars by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

The more ancient sports of quintain, on land and water, morris dancing, quarterstaff, archery, and such like, were all familiar enough.

From For the Faith by Everett-Green, Evelyn

The only other handweapon capable of countering it is another quarterstaff.

From Black Man's Burden by Reynolds, Mack