tipstock
/ˈtɪpstɑk/
noun
- A removable or replaceable part at the end of a tool or device, such as the tip of a walking stick or the end of a fishing rod.
- He replaced the worn tipstock on his walking stick with a new rubber one.
- She carefully attached the metal tipstock to the end of her hiking pole for better grip on rocky trails.
- The fishing rod's tipstock snapped during the storm, so he had to buy a replacement.