Nightstick: meaning, definitions and examples

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nightstick

[ ˈnaɪtˌstɪk ]

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police equipment

A nightstick is a heavy stick carried by police officers for protection and used as a weapon.

Synonyms

baton, truncheon

Examples of usage

The police officer used a nightstick to subdue the suspect.
She reached for her nightstick when she felt threatened.

Translations

Translations of the word "nightstick" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cassetete

🇮🇳 लाठी

🇩🇪 Schlagstock

🇮🇩 pentungan

🇺🇦 дубинка

🇵🇱 pałka policyjna

🇯🇵 警棒 (けいぼう)

🇫🇷 matraque

🇪🇸 porra

🇹🇷 cop

🇰🇷 경찰봉

🇸🇦 هراوة

🇨🇿 obušek

🇸🇰 obušok

🇨🇳 警棍

🇸🇮 paličica

🇮🇸 kylfa

🇰🇿 дубинка

🇬🇪 დუბინკა

🇦🇿 dəyənək

🇲🇽 porra

Word origin

The term 'nightstick' originated in the early 19th century as a tool used by police officers to maintain order and protect themselves. It has evolved over time to become a symbol of authority and law enforcement. The design and materials of nightsticks have also changed to ensure effectiveness and safety in policing.