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noun
A one-handed wooden stick used for fencing in place of a sword.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A martial art, sport or exercise using a cudgel or backsword.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
a stick used instead of a sword for fencing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: fencing stick, backsword
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: stick
History
From single + stick.
