night stick
noun
a special club carried by a policeman; billy.
Origin of night stick
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
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Related Words for nightstick
wand, cudgel, rod, mace, truncheon, business, staff, club, blackjack, billy, sap, works, bludgeon, baton, hammer, quarterstaff, hickory, mallet, shillelagh, swatterExamples from the Web for nightstick
Contemporary Examples of nightstick
No one in his entourage was allowed to carry a gun or a nightstick or any other weapon.
Historical Examples of nightstick
He clutched his nightstick and scowled out from under the brim of his uniform cap.
Arm of the LawHarry Harrison
His next aim was better; but this time the nightstick didn't connect.
Shorty McCabe on the JobSewell Ford
Kelly's nightstick got his pneumonia gas jet, or whatever you call it.
The Voice on the WireEustace Hale Ball
The policeman's nightstick was getting more and more irritated.
Young People's PrideStephen Vincent Benet
He'd done nearly five blocks before a flatfoot steps out of a doorway and waves a nightstick at him.
Torchy and VeeSewell Ford
night stick
noun
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