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1. n. A staff to guage water, or to push a boat. Source: opted
2. n. A staff formerly used in fighting beasts on the stage. Source: opted
3. 1. A staff to guage water, or to push a boat. 2. A staff formerly used in fighting beasts on the stage. [Obs.] Bailey. Source: webster
4. gibstaff (obsolete) A staff to gauge water, or to push a boat. (obsolete, historical) A staff used in stick fighting; a quarterstaff. Source: ecdict

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