Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
truncheon
Noun
/ˈtrʌn.tʃən/
Definition
A short, thick stick carried as a weapon by police officers.
Examples
- The officer brandished his truncheon to maintain order.
- The protesters were met with police armed with truncheons.
- In the movie, the detective used a truncheon to incapacitate the villain.
Meaning
A truncheon is often used to control or subdue individuals during an arrest or in situations requiring crowd control.
Synonyms
- Club
- Baton
- Nightstick
- Bludgeon
