pikestaff

Definition of pikestaffnext
as in spear
a weapon with a long straight handle and sharp head or blade pikestaffs were in use from the Middle Ages to the 18th century

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Recent Examples of pikestaff If the garden was a desert, the house was as plain as pikestaff. Town & Country, 28 Apr. 2023 Their weapon of choice was the pikestaff, a long staff topped with a sharp spike. Kristy Totten, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2022
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Noun
  • Smashing the spears with a rolling pin and dressing them in lemon and olive oil magically tenderizes the otherwise tough veg.
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
  • And for years after Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, no theatrical distributors or streamers would touch Desert Warrior with a ten-foot throwing spear.
    Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The first field events of 2026 are a series of high school girls championships, including discus throw, shot put, long jump, high jump and javelin throw.
    Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • In addition to the heptathlon, Feyerabend competes for the Aztecs in the open high jump and javelin, where she is ranked third in the Mountain West.
    Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The washer includes a spray gun and spray lance, plus a high-pressure hose.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Powered from within, grass seedlings lance out roots and stems, beating any competition.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026

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“Pikestaff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pikestaff. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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