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lathi

 

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Noun lathi has 1 sense
  1. lathi, lathee - club consisting of a heavy stick (often bamboo) bound with iron; used by police in India
    --1 is a kind of club

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Lathi

Description:

Lathi is a noun that refers to a long, heavy stick usually made of bamboo or iron and used as a weapon or tool. It is commonly used in various countries, particularly in South Asia, for self-defense, crowd control, or herding.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Weapon:

Noun: A long stick used as a weapon, especially by police or military forces to maintain law and order among crowds or control riots.

Example Sentence: The police officer aimed his lathi towards the protesters, hoping to disperse the crowd peacefully.

Sense 2 - Tool:

Noun: A long stick used as a tool for herding livestock or for various agricultural purposes.

Example Sentence: The shepherd guided the sheep with his trusty lathi as they moved towards the grazing fields.

Sense 3 - Local Usage:

Noun: In some local cultures of South Asia, lathi also refers to a traditional stick-fighting martial art.

Example Sentence: The master taught his students the ancient techniques of lathi, focusing on footwork and striking precision.

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