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SINGLESTICK
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Dictionary entry overview: What does singlestick mean?
• SINGLESTICK (noun)
The noun SINGLESTICK has 1 sense:
1. a stick used instead of a sword for fencing
Familiarity information: SINGLESTICK used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
A stick used instead of a sword for fencing
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Synonyms:
backsword; fencing stick; singlestick
Hypernyms ("singlestick" is a kind of...):
stick (an implement consisting of a length of wood)
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