giáo bật
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of long, slender punt-pole or push-pole, traditionally used to propel a boat in shallow water. In a defensive context, it could be raised to use its pointed end as a thrusting spear.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Người chèo đò dùng giáo bật để đẩy thuyền qua vùng nước nông. (The ferryman used a punt-pole to push the boat through the shallow water.)
- Trên sông, chiếc giáo bật vừa là công cụ, vừa là vũ khí tự vệ. (On the river, the punt-pole was both a tool and a defensive weapon.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is historical and describes a specific tool/weapon from traditional Vietnamese riverine life and warfare, emphasizing its dual utility.
Variants and Related Words
- Sào (n): A general term for a pole or a long bamboo pole, often used for punting.
- Anh ấy dùng sào chống xuống đáy sông để đẩy thuyền đi. (He used a pole pushed against the riverbed to move the boat.)
- Giáo (n): A spear or lance, specifically a weapon for thrusting.
- Người lính cầm giáo canh gác. (The soldier held a spear while on guard.)
Synonyms
- Punt-pole, push-pole, setting pole.
Notes on Usage
- "Giáo bật" is an archaic or highly specialized term. In modern descriptions, "sào" or "sào chống thuyền" is more commonly used for the tool, and "giáo" for the weapon. This word is primarily encountered in historical or literary contexts.