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truncheon
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/kɐsɨˈtɛtɨ/cas·se·te·te
Definition
1A force instrument, typically a short, heavy bar (made of wood, plastic, or metal), used by police or military officers.
Usage examples
“The police officer held a truncheon during the protest.”
“The truncheon is a non-lethal weapon used for riot control.”
Common combinations
police truncheonplastic truncheonuse of a truncheon