halberd

The halberd fern gene protected the cotton from whiteflies and other sucking pests, and Singh has now isolated other fern compounds that deter chewing insects, such as caterpillars.

The halberd’s a weapon of yore, An ax with a spike at the fore.

Two soldiers with halberds came first and took their stand at each side of the entry.

The House of Delegates was in full history mode, with four honor guards from Jamestown in Colonial armor — red plumes on their helmets, halberds in hand.

Two swords, and not a personal armory of spears and halberds.