truncheon in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for truncheon in the English»French Dictionary

truncheon [Brit ˈtrʌn(t)ʃ(ə)n, Am ˈtrən(t)ʃən] N

truncheon

matraque f

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to club sb with a truncheon

matraquer qn

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matraque (de policier)

truncheon Brit

recevoir un coup de matraque manifestant:

to be hit with a truncheon

truncheon in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for truncheon in the English»French Dictionary

truncheon [ˈtrʌntʃən] N Brit, Aus

truncheon

matraque f

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English

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

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It doesn't leave a mark like the truncheon but internally it damages you.

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The reverse bears the depiction of a police officer's truncheon superimposed on a laurel wreath.

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His truncheon striking, felling both thieves in one blow.

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

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The problem is, it's quite hard to explain the concept of debt to a truncheon-wielding brute with a brain the size of a gnat.

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While the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power.

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The lawman swings his truncheon and the game rolls four dice for you.

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The truncheon fondler said no, but noted that "no official complaint was filed against him".

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

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