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trun·cheon [ˈtrʌn(t)ʃən] N Brit Aus

truncheon

truncheon

pendrek m inf

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Indeed, his heavy-handed, indiscriminate use of a truncheon caused the subsequent death of a young miner. en.wikipedia.org

We have had unity by discussion, persuasion, good will and good sense, instead of unity by the concentration camp, the rubber truncheon and the executioner's block... en.wikipedia.org

Possible causes for the injury were a blow from an implement, such as police truncheon, or from a projectile, or from being kicked after falling to the ground. en.wikipedia.org

The uniform cap showed his power and authority, while his armament consisted of a truncheon. en.wikipedia.org

Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power. www.marketoracle.co.uk

Because when the truncheon maybe used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power. www.marketoracle.co.uk

Much of the imagery they created, including a poster of a truncheon-wielding riot policeman (right) has since achieved iconic status. en.wikipedia.org

His truncheon striking, felling both thieves in one blow. www.orilliapacket.com

His exceptional height led several newspapers of the time to allege that his death may have been the result of a blow from a mounted police truncheon. en.wikipedia.org

Some military police forces, naval shore patrols, law enforcement and other groups used leather scabbards as a kind of truncheon. en.wikipedia.org

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