Phrase guide

shooting stick

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A walking stick that has a spike at one end, and a handle that unfolds into a simple seat; used as a short-term seat at outdoor events.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A portable weapon mount used by field shooters, like hunters, snipers and metallic silhouette black-powder rifle shooters, similar to a monopod, bipod or tripod, with one, two or three legs.

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noun

Meaning 3

A printer's tool to be struck with a mallet for driving quoins.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

Topics: media, printing, publishing

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noun

Meaning 4

device that resembles a spiked walking stick but the top opens into a seat

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: device

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