pugil stick

pu·gil stick

noun

A long pole with padded ends used in the armed forces to simulate bayonet fighting.

Origin of pugil stick

Latin pugil pugilist ; see peuk- in Indo-European roots. stick

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Noun

(plural pugil sticks)

A padded pole-like weapon used for military training for rifle and bayonet combat.

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