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truncheons

 

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Noun truncheon has 1 sense
  1. truncheon, nightstick, billy, billystick, billy club - a short stout club used primarily by policemen
    --1 is a kind of club

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Truncheons

Definition:

Truncheons refer to short, thick sticks or batons used primarily by police officers or authorities for maintaining law and order. They are designed to be handheld and can serve as a defensive weapon or a symbol of authority.

Senses:

1. Noun: A type of baton used by police or law enforcement personnel.

2. Noun: Symbolic representation of authority or power.

Usage:

1. As a weapon:

During the riot, the police used their truncheons to control the unruly crowd.

The suspect attempted to escape but was subdued by a well-aimed blow from the officer's truncheon.

2. As a symbol:

Carrying truncheons, the guards patrolled the premises to assert their authority and deter any troublemakers.

The politician held a truncheon in his hand as a display of his position of power and leadership.

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