The term STAFF can refer to a variety of different people and objects. SUPPORT, aides, ANCHOR, CLUB, BAR, STICK, TEAM, STAVE, MACE, employees, FLAGPOLE, CROOK, CREW, MAN, POLE, CANE, BATON, PERSONNEL, SCEPTRE, ROD, and WAND are all related to the term staff. SUPPORT is someone who provides assistance, while aides are helpers. An ANCHOR is someone who holds something in place, such as a boat or a news broadcast. A CLUB is a tool used for hitting, while a BAR is a long, thin piece of metal or wood. A STICK is a long, thin object, and a TEAM is a group of people working together. A STAVE is a wooden POLE, while a MACE is a ceremonial weapon. Employees are people who work for a company, while a FLAGPOLE is a tall POLE used to hold a flag. A CROOK is a curved STICK, and a CREW is a group of people working together. A MAN is an adult male, while a POLE is a long, thin object. A CANE is a walking STICK, while a BATON is a short STICK used by a conductor. PERSONNEL are people employed by a company, while a SCEPTRE is a ceremonial staff. A ROD is a long, thin object, and a WAND is a thin, magical STICK.