"singlestick" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: singlesticks [plural]
Etymology: From single + stick. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|single|stick}} single + stick Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} singlestick (countable and uncountable, plural singlesticks)
  1. A one-handed wooden stick used for fencing in place of a sword. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-singlestick-en-noun-3oV2J1~f Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 87 13
  2. (uncountable) A martial art, sport or exercise using a cudgel or backsword. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-singlestick-en-noun-4PLyNLTO

Inflected forms

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