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staff

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/kɐˈʒadu/ca·ja·do

Definition

1

A long stick, often with a curved top, used by shepherds to guide their flock or for support while walking.

Usage examples

The shepherd leaned on his staff while watching the sheep.
In iconography, Moses is often depicted with a staff.

Common combinations

shepherd's staffwooden staffstaff support