singlestick
/ˈsɪŋɡəlˌstɪk/
noun
- A wooden stick used in fencing or martial arts training, often with a basket guard.
- The fencer practiced his moves with a singlestick before using a real sword.
- Singlestick was a popular sport in 19th-century England.
- He crafted a singlestick from a sturdy branch for his historical reenactment.
- The sport or practice of fencing with such a stick.
- Singlestick requires quick reflexes and precise footwork.
- The club offers classes in singlestick every Saturday morning.
- She took up singlestick as a way to improve her coordination.
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