spontoon

A short pike carried by infantry officers and sergeants in the 1700s.

A kind of halberd or partizan formerly serving as the distinguishing arm for certain officers of the British infantry. Compare half-pike. Also called demi-pike.

A kind of half-pike, or halberd, formerly borne by inferior officers of the British infantry, and used in giving signals to the soldiers.

A pointed weapon similar to a pike.