"man catcher" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: man catchers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} man catcher (plural man catchers)
  1. A type of polearm used in 18th century Europe that consists of a long pole and a two-pronged circular head for snaring the enemy around the neck. Wikipedia link: man catcher Categories (topical): Polearms Synonyms: mancatcher
    Sense id: en-man_catcher-en-noun-nJOOrBNy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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