What is another word for quarterstaffs?
Pronunciation: [kwˈɔːtəstˌafs] (IPA) 
Quarterstaffs are long wooden staffs, used as a weapon or for walking. They were commonly used in medieval Europe and were popularized in literature and fantasy novels. Synonyms for quarterstaffs include staves, shafts, pikes, poles, and stingers. Other similar weapons include spears, javelins, and lances. Quarterstaffs were favored by agile and nimble fighters, as they allowed them to attack from a distance and evade blows. They were also used for training purposes, especially in martial arts. Today, quarterstaffs are still used in some sports, such as the Japanese martial art of bojutsu, which focuses on the use of the staff.
