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truncheon [ˈtrʌntʃən] N

truncheon

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

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

The lawman swings his truncheon and the game rolls four dice for you. www.pocketgamer.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

Hippies, activists and tourists fell under the truncheon as police on horseback rode through a frightened crowd. www.theglobeandmail.com

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