singlestick
English
Etymology
Noun
singlestick (countable and uncountable, plural singlesticks)
- A one-handed wooden stick used for fencing in place of a sword.[1]
- 2010, Thomas A. Green, Joseph R. Svinth, Martial Arts of the World
- 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).
- 2010, Thomas A. Green, Joseph R. Svinth, Martial Arts of the World
- (uncountable) A martial art, sport or exercise using a cudgel or backsword.