walkingstaff
nounUK /ˈwɔː.kɪŋ.stɑːf/
US /ˈwɔː.kɪŋ.stæf/
A walking staff is a long stick you hold to help you walk.
The old man leaned on his walking staff as he climbed the hill.
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2. A long wooden pole carried as a symbol of authority or office.
The abbot carried a walking staff during the procession.
3. A support used by a hiker for balance on rough ground.
She planted her walking staff firmly before stepping over the stream.
4. A ceremonial rod carried in parades or rituals.
The dancers twirled their walking staffs in time with the drums.