Assertion: sword's length | /r/Desires | well-seasoned ash for the pole
Facets:
value: for the pole
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: The extreme length of such weapons required a strong wood such as well-seasoned ash for the pole, which was tapered towards the point to prevent the pike from sagging on the ends, although drooping or slight flection of the shaft was always a problem in pike handling.