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truncheon

/trʌnˈtʃɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does truncheon mean?

noun

A short, heavy stick, typically made of wood or metal, used as a club or baton by police officers or other authority figures.

Example

"The police officer used his truncheon to disperse the crowd."

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