belaying pin
A short wooden rod to which a ship's rigging is secured. They were commonly used as a weapon because they were everywhere, easily picked up, and the right size and weight to be used as clubs.
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A short wooden rod to which a ship's rigging is secured. They were commonly used as a weapon because they were everywhere, easily picked up, and the right size and weight to be used as clubs.