Medieval weapons were used in warfare during the Middle Ages and included the quarterstaff (12 letters), PIKE (4 letters), longbow (7 letters), MACE (4 letters), AXE (3 letters), CATAPULT (8 letters), LANCE (5 letters), xbow (4 letters), halberd (7 letters), SWORD (5 letters), broadax (7 letters), poleax (6 letters), poleaxe (7 letters), CROSSBOW (8 letters), and gisarme (7 letters). The quarterstaff was a long wooden staff used for close combat, while the PIKE was a long spear-like weapon. The longbow was a powerful bow made of yew wood, while the MACE was a blunt weapon with a heavy head. The AXE was a versatile weapon with a sharp blade, while the CATAPULT was a siege engine used to launch projectiles. The LANCE was a long spear used by mounted knights, while the xbow was an early version of the CROSSBOW. The halberd was a pole weapon with an AXE blade and a spear point, while the SWORD was a bladed weapon used for cutting and thrusting. The broadax was a tool used for chopping wood, while the poleax was a pole weapon with an AXE blade and a hammer head. The poleaxe was a pole weapon with an AXE blade and a hammer head, while the CROSSBOW was a bow mounted on a stock that shot bolts. Finally, the gisarme was a pole weapon with a spear point and a hook.