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nightstick

noun

ˈnīt-ˌstik

Definition of nightstick

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 Her eyes are big and sad, and her index finger touches the tip of the nightstick hanging from the policeman’s belt. — Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 30 June 2025 Also called a nightstick, the baton is essentially a club with a handle, often used for crowd control. — Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 10 June 2025 This, in turn, provoked police to wade into the crowd, beating people with nightsticks. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 10 June 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 See All Example Sentences for nightstick

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As for full-body treatments, the Prickly Pear Sugar Scrub draws on Sonoran Desert botanicals like prickly pear and calendula extract, combined with cane-sugar-rich oils and hydrating body butter, for a thoroughly rejuvenating exfoliation.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
That resident could be seen later walking with a cane after taking that leap of faith from his third-floor window.

— Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of cane

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But the band fury is as climactic as anything that could be done continuing to have the full ensemble play… and Dudamel looked happy enough to put his baton down, turn around and just watch the group play for a few minutes.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
The Omaha Police Department said officers will continue to carry tasers, batons, OC spray and firearms.

— Kathy McCormack, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of baton

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