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:
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The old man carried a heavy cudgel for protection.
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He was attacked with a wooden cudgel.
Verb
to beat someone with a cudgel
Example:
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The guards threatened to cudgel the prisoners if they didn't cooperate.
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He had to cudgel his way through the dense undergrowth.
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