singlestick — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A one-handed wooden stick used for fencing in place of a sword.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   [F]ew country people there are who do not love to see two sturdy fellows thwack and belabour each other with quarter-staff, single-stick, or fists.

   More examples (1)

   Scottish broadsword training methods included practice with the singlestick. The singlestick is a wooden rod (usually ash) with a basket hilt. Length was usually 3 feet (just under a meter).

2. A martial art, sport or exercise using a cudgel or backsword.

   Usage

   • Uncountable

Noun

1. a stick used instead of a sword for fencing

   Synonyms

   fencing stickbacksword

   Broader terms

   stick