Backstaff :: Backstaff (n.) An instrument formerly used for taking the altitude of the heavenly bodies, but now superseded by the quadrant and sextant; -- so called because the observer turned his back to the body observed..

Bedstaff :: Bedstaff (n.) A wooden pin stuck anciently on the sides of the bedstead, to hold the clothes from slipping on either side..

Broomstaff :: Broomstaff (n.) A broomstick.

Colestaff :: Colestaff (n.) See Colstaff.

Colstaff :: Colstaff (n.) A staff by means of which a burden is borne by two persons on their shoulders.

Cowlstaff :: Cowlstaff (n.) A staff or pole on which a vessel is supported between two persons.

Cross-staff :: Cross-staff (n.) An instrument formerly used at sea for taking the altitudes of celestial bodies.

Cross-staff :: Cross-staff (n.) A surveyor's instrument for measuring offsets.

Distaff :: Distaff (n.) The staff for holding a bunch of flax, tow, or wool, from which the thread is drawn in spinning by hand..

Distaff :: Distaff (n.) Used as a symbol of the holder of a distaff; hence, a woman; women, collectively..

Distaffs :: Distaffs (pl. ) of Distaf.

Estafet :: Estafet (n.) Alt. of Estafett.

Estafette :: Estafette (n.) A courier who conveys messages to another courier; a military courier sent from one part of an army to another.

Flagstaff :: Flagstaff (n.) A staff on which a flag is hoisted.

Forestaff :: Forestaff (n.) An instrument formerly used at sea for taking the altitudes of heavenly bodies, now superseded by the sextant; -- called also cross-staff..

Gibstaff :: Gibstaff (n.) A staff to guage water, or to push a boat..

Gibstaff :: Gibstaff (n.) A staff formerly used in fighting beasts on the stage.

Pikestaff :: Pikestaff (n.) The staff, or shaft, of a pike..

Pikestaff :: Pikestaff (n.) A staff with a spike in the lower end, to guard against slipping..

Quarterstaff :: Quarterstaff (n.) A long and stout staff formerly used as a weapon of defense and offense; -- so called because in holding it one hand was placed in the middle, and the other between the middle and the end..

Rock Staff :: Rock staff (v. i.) An oscillating bar in a machine, as the lever of the bellows of a forge..

Stafette :: Stadtholdership (n.) The office or position of a stadtholder.

Staff :: Staffs (pl. ) of Staf.

Staff :: Staff (n.) A long piece of wood; a stick; the long handle of an instrument or weapon; a pole or srick, used for many purposes; as, a surveyor's staff; the staff of a spear or pike..

Staff :: Staff (n.) A stick carried in the hand for support or defense by a person walking; hence, a support; that which props or upholds..

Staff :: Staff (n.) A pole, stick, or wand borne as an ensign of authority; a badge of office; as, a constable's staff..

Staff :: Staff (n.) A pole upon which a flag is supported and displayed.

Staff :: Staff (n.) The round of a ladder.

Staff :: Staff (n.) A series of verses so disposed that, when it is concluded, the same order begins again; a stanza; a stave..

Staff :: Staff (n.) The five lines and the spaces on which music is written; -- formerly called stave.

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