Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

Thesaurus

pikestaff

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of pikestaff

a weapon with a long straight handle and sharp head or blade

  • pikestaffs were in use from the Middle Ages to the 18th century
Synonyms of pikestaff

javelin, lance, pike, shaft, spear
Words Related to pikestaff

dart, spike

gaff, halberd (also halbert), harpoon, leister, trident

Learn More about pikestaff

  1. See words that rhyme with pikestaff Dictionary: Definition of pikestaff

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up pikestaff? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments hide comments

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

WORD OF THE DAY

lunette

the figure or shape of a crescent moon

Get Word of the Day daily email!

TRENDING NOW

  1. synergy Mueller files Cohen details.

  2. slumgullion From the broadcast of 'It Happened on Fifth Avenue'

  3. endgame Marvel's Avengers: Endgame

SEE ALL

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games