What does quarterstaff mean?
noun
A wooden staff, typically made of oak, used as a weapon in medieval times, often wielded by a knight or a men-at-arms. It was a long, sturdy pole, usually around 6 feet in length, with a heavy iron or metal head at one end.
Example
"The knight grasped his quarterstaff firmly, ready to defend himself against the charging enemy."
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