different between polearm vs guandao

polearm

English

Alternative forms

  • pole arm

Etymology

From pole +? arm.

Noun

polearm (plural polearms)

  1. A close-quarter combat weapon with the main fighting part of the weapon placed on the end of a long shaft, typically of wood.

Synonyms

  • pole weapon

Hyponyms

  • poleaxe, pole hammer

Coordinate terms

  • spear

Translations

See also

  • battle axe
  • bill
  • halberd

Anagrams

  • Palermo, Palmero, Palmore, Pleroma, leproma, pleroma

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guandao

English

Alternative forms

  • guan dao

Etymology

From Mandarin ?? (gu?nd?o, Guan Yu's halberd)

Noun

guandao (plural guandaos)

  1. a Chinese polearm with the blade mounted on top of the pole (as opposed to on the side like most European polearms).

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