truncheons

[US]/ˈtrʌn.tʃənz/
[UK]/ˈtrʌn.tʃənz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the plural form of truncheon, a short, thick stick used as a weapon by police; any short, thick stick; an official staff or baton; archaic term for a tree trunk

Phrases & Collocations

armed with truncheons

truncheons in hand

truncheons and shields

truncheons for control

truncheons on display

truncheons during protests

truncheons as weapons

truncheons for defense

truncheons in action

Example Sentences

the police used truncheons to control the crowd during the protest.

he carried a truncheon as part of his security uniform.

truncheons are often seen in law enforcement training exercises.

the officer swung his truncheon to disperse the rioters.

truncheons can be effective tools for maintaining order.

during the demonstration, some officers brandished their truncheons.

the use of truncheons has been a topic of debate among activists.

he felt safer knowing that the security guards had truncheons.

truncheons should be used responsibly to avoid unnecessary injuries.

the demonstration escalated when officers drew their truncheons.

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