What is another word for singlestick?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪŋɡə͡lstˌɪk] (IPA)

Singlestick, also known as cudgel or shinai, is a weapon used for sport and training. It is a slender wooden stick that is round or octagonal in shape and has a leather handle for gripping. Singlestick is often used in practice by fencers and martial artists to enhance their speed and dexterity. Some of the synonyms for singlestick include cudgel, bludgeon, truncheon, baton, rod, and stick. These words may have slightly different meanings depending on the context in which they are used. However, they all refer to a similarly shaped object that can be used for training or combat purposes.

Synonyms for Singlestick:

What are the hypernyms for Singlestick?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    archaic weapons, combat weaponry, fencing weapons.

Usage examples for Singlestick

How Larry had escaped seemed a wonder, till I heard that he had seized a handspike, and using it as a shillelah, or rather as a singlestick, had kept his enemies at bay, and defended himself.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
Then, at college, he became illustrious among rowers and cricketers, renowned as a pistol shot, dreaded as a singlestick player.
"Basil"
Wilkie Collins
Infantry drill; clubs and dumb-bells; singlestick and foil; riding with a military seat; but-use of the gloves!
"Burr Junior"
G. Manville Fenn

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