knobkerrie

/ˈnoʊb.kəˌriː/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of wooden club or staff, typically made from a branch or root, traditionally used by the indigenous people of southern Africa, often having a pointed or knobbed end.

“The tribesman wielded his knobkerrie with great skill in combat.”

Synonyms

  • club
  • staff

Antonyms

  • gun
  • sword