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 have fought many a battle in play and in earnest," answered Tom, "with my fists, with the sword, and with the quarterstaff.

From Tom Tufton's Travels by Everett-Green, Evelyn

"That man-at-arms must be a stalwart fellow, indeed," said one, "to kill three Welshmen with nought but a quarterstaff."

From Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower by Peacock, Ralph

We haven't got time for lessons in the use of the quarterstaff.

From Border, Breed Nor Birth by Reynolds, Mack

A further similarity built up in Alcorn's subconscious, but died unconsidered because at that moment the quarterstaff bout on the screen ended and a brazen-voiced announcer gave the time.

From Assignment's End by Aycock, Roger D.