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pugil-stick

pu·gil-stick [ pyjəl stìk ] (plural pu·gil-sticks)


noun 
Definition:
 
long stick with padded ends: a long stick with padded ends used in the army to practice bayonet fighting, and in game shows involving mock combats

[Probably < shortening of pugilism]
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