Meaning of the word cudgel in English

What does cudgel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cudgel

US /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/
UK /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

Noun

a short thick stick used as a weapon

Example:
The old man carried a heavy cudgel for protection.
He was attacked with a wooden cudgel.

Verb

to beat someone with a cudgel

Example:
The guards threatened to cudgel the prisoners if they didn't cooperate.
He had to cudgel his way through the dense undergrowth.
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