Truncheon
Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌntʃɪn/
Truncheon (noun)
- a short, thick stick used by police officers to control people.
- a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority.
Examples
- The officer held the truncheon firmly.
- She noticed the truncheon hanging from his belt.
Common collocations: swing a truncheon, carry a truncheon, wooden truncheon, wield a truncheon, emblematic truncheon