as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
police officers fitted out with nightsticks and handcuffs
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Recent Examples of nightstick
No shots were fired, but many were struck with nightsticks and rifle butts, and about 250 were arrested.
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Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 21 Oct. 2024
There would be fire hoses and spitting dogs and police nightsticks to contend with.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
No shots were fired, but many were struck with nightsticks and rifle butts, and about 250 were arrested.
—Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 21 Oct. 2024
Some officers wielded nightsticks to force demonstrators out of the parks.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
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Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 21 Oct. 2024
There would be fire hoses and spitting dogs and police nightsticks to contend with.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
No shots were fired, but many were struck with nightsticks and rifle butts, and about 250 were arrested.
—Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 21 Oct. 2024
Some officers wielded nightsticks to force demonstrators out of the parks.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightstick
Noun
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Many dressed in Black Sabbath gear and walked with canes — a nod to the Prince of Darkness’ style.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
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In interviews conducted as part of the investigation, the children told officials Brian Griffeth had beaten them with a cane and locked them in their bedrooms.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Marshal Goodnight faces charges including impersonating a peace officer, being a felon in possession of a firearm, being a felon in possession of a stun gun, possessing a baton and possessing a tear gas weapon, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
23 July 2025
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Jasmine reportedly entered the car wearing black gloves and carrying another metal baton.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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“Nightstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightstick. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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