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:
The police officer drew his truncheon to control the crowd.
He was hit with a truncheon during the protest.