blunt instrument

noun

: an object without sharp edges or points that is used as a club

He was hit over the head with a blunt instrument.

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In children’s it-narratives such as The History of a Pocket Prayer Book (1839) and The Adventures of a Work-Bag (1826), authors forego the sharp edge of satire for the blunt instrument of didacticism. — Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026 Two guardrails make this an art rather than a blunt instrument. — Dana Dunkelberger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Witheiler has a blunt instrument for telling a lasting company from a good story. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 22 July 2026 For years, gig-economy executives have wielded the blunt instrument of surge pricing to manage their workforce. — Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for blunt instrument

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