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Difference between Singlestick and Single-sticker

singlesticka stick fitted with a hand guard, formerly used in fencing:

  • There is a movement to revive fencing with the singlestick, a weapon that was historically used to represent the broadsword, cutlass or saber.

single-sticker—(Nautical) a one-mast ship:

  • A well-known sailmaker gives the following instructions for setting the sails of a 40-foot single-sticker.