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staff
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/kɐˈʒadu/ca·ja·do
Definition
1A 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.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
shepherd's staffwooden staffstaff support