Meaning of the word truncheon in English
What does truncheon mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
truncheon
US /ˈtrʌn.tʃən/
UK /ˈtrʌn.tʃən/
Noun
a short, thick stick carried as a weapon by a police officer
Example:
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The police officer drew his truncheon to control the crowd.
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He was hit with a truncheon during the protest.