Senses
杵 pestle
a wooden stick used to pound rice, medicine, or laundry
杵 to poke
to poke, jab, or stab with a long object or finger
杵 to stand still
to stand still or stay in one place like a post; to stand around blankly
杵 club-like weapon
a type of ancient heavy wooden weapon resembling a pestle
杵 shield
(archaic) a shield