shillelagh

[US]/ʃɪˈleɪli/
[UK]/ʃɪˈleɪlə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a wooden stick or club, typically made of blackthorn or oak, used as a weapon or for walking

Phrases & Collocations

shillelagh fight

shillelagh stick

shillelagh tradition

shillelagh dance

shillelagh battle

shillelagh legend

shillelagh lore

shillelagh culture

shillelagh weapon

Example Sentences

he walked down the street carrying a shillelagh.

the old man used his shillelagh to support himself.

in the traditional irish dance, a shillelagh is often featured.

he swung his shillelagh in a playful manner.

the shillelagh is a symbol of irish heritage.

during the festival, people carried shillelaghs as part of the celebration.

he fashioned a shillelagh from a sturdy branch.

they told stories of ancient warriors wielding shillelaghs.

a shillelagh can be both a weapon and a walking stick.

he gifted his grandson a beautifully carved shillelagh.

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