truncheon in German
truncheon in German is Schlagstock, Gummiknüppel — truncheon means a short heavy stick used as a weapon, especially the baton carried by police.
truncheon in German
Schlagstock
A short staff, a club; a cudgel.
Gummiknüppel
A short staff, a club; a cudgel.
Schlagstock
A baton, or military staff of command, now especially the stick carried by a police officer.
What does "truncheon" mean?
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noun A short heavy stick used as a weapon, especially the baton carried by police.
"The officer carried a truncheon on his belt during patrol."
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noun A broken-off piece of something, such as the shaft of a spear or lance.
"The knight fought on with only the truncheon of his lance."
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truncheon in a sentence
- The officer carried a truncheon on his belt during patrol.
- Riot police were equipped with shields and truncheons.
- The knight fought on with only the truncheon of his lance.
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What is "truncheon" in German?
"truncheon" in German is Schlagstock, Gummiknüppel. truncheon means: A short heavy stick used as a weapon, especially the baton carried by police.
How do you use "truncheon" in a sentence?
Example: "The officer carried a truncheon on his belt during patrol." In German, "truncheon" is Schlagstock, Gummiknüppel.
Are there other ways to say "truncheon" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "truncheon": Schlagstock, Gummiknüppel.
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