nightstick
Nightstick (noun) means a long, sturdy club carried by police officers for self-defense and crowd control. Example: “The officer carried a nightstick on his belt.”
How to use nightstick
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA police baton.
Word forms
nightsticks plural
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The officer carried a _____ on his belt.
Etymology
From night + stick, referring to its use by officers on night patrol.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “nightstick” mean?
The word “nightstick” means a long, sturdy club carried by police officers for self-defense and crowd control. In plain terms, a police baton.
How do you pronounce “nightstick”?
“Nightstick” is pronounced NYT-stihk (/ˈnaɪtˌstɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “nightstick” in a sentence?
Here is “nightstick” used in a sentence: “The officer carried a nightstick on his belt.”
What is another word for “nightstick”?
Words with a similar meaning to “nightstick” include attitude-adjuster, baton, truncheon and nigger knocker.
What part of speech is “nightstick”?
“Nightstick” is a noun.