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bil·ly club

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. truncheon, nightstick, baton, billy, billystick, billy clubnoun

    a short stout club used primarily by policemen

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  1. billy clubnoun

    A short rounded club used by policemen.

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  1. billy club

    A baton (also known as a truncheon or nightstick) is a roughly cylindrical club made of wood, rubber, plastic, or metal. It is carried as a compliance tool and defensive weapon by law-enforcement officers, correctional staff, security guards and military personnel. A baton may be used in many ways as a weapon. It can be used defensively to block; offensively to strike, jab, or bludgeon; and it can aid in the application of armlocks. The usual striking or bludgeoning action is not produced by a simple and direct hit, as with an ordinary blunt object, but rather by bringing the arm down sharply while allowing the truncheon to pivot nearly freely forward and downward, so moving its tip much faster than its handle. Batons are also used for non-weapon purposes such as breaking windows to free individuals trapped in a vehicle, or turning out a suspect's pockets during a search (as a precaution against sharp objects). Some criminals use batons as weapons because of their simple construction and easy concealment. The use or carrying of batons or improvised clubs by people other than law enforcement officers is restricted by law in many countries.

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  1. billy club

    A billy club, also known as a truncheon or baton, is a short stick or club typically used by law enforcement for non-lethal purposes such as subduing or controlling suspects. It is made of rubber, plastic, or wood and may be concealed or extendable.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of billy club in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of billy club in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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