- handstaff
- handˈstaff noun (pl handˈstaves or handˈstaffs)1. A staff-like handle, eg of a flail2. A staff as a weapon3. A javelin• • •Main Entry: ↑hand
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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flail — /flayl/, n. 1. an instrument for threshing grain, consisting of a staff or handle to one end of which is attached a freely swinging stick or bar. 2. a similar instrument used as a weapon of war. v.t., v.i. 3. to beat or swing with or as if with a … Universalium
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cane — Synonyms and related words: Boston type, Braille, Malacca cane, New York point, Optacon, Pathsounder, Seeing Eye dog, Visotoner, advocate, aftergrass, alpenstock, anthrophore, arm, athletic supporter, axis, back, backbone, backing, bamboo,… … Moby Thesaurus
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crosier — Synonyms and related words: Malacca cane, alpenstock, baton, caduceus, cane, chain of office, crook, cross, cross staff, crutch, crutch stick, fasces, gavel, handstaff, keys, lituus, mace, mantle, miter, pallium, pastoral staff, paterissa,… … Moby Thesaurus
cross — Synonyms and related words: Agnus Dei, Calvary cross, Cape Colored, Christogram, Eurasian, Greek cross, Holy Grail, Host, Jerusalem cross, John Hancock, Latin cross, Malacca cane, Maltese cross, Russian cross, Sanctus bell, Sangraal, T, X, abjure … Moby Thesaurus
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pastoral staff — Synonyms and related words: Malacca cane, alpenstock, baton, cane, crook, crosier, cross, cross staff, crutch, crutch stick, handstaff, keys, lituus, miter, pallium, paterissa, quarterstaff, red hat, ring, shillelagh, staff, stave, stick, swagger … Moby Thesaurus
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staff — Synonyms and related words: British Cabinet, Malacca cane, Sanhedrin, US Cabinet, accouter, advisory body, advocate, alpenstock, appoint, arm, armory, assembly, association, athletic supporter, back, backbone, backing, badge, badge of office,… … Moby Thesaurus
