Billy (Noun)
Meaning 1
A short stout club used primarily by policemen.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The police officer pulled out his billy and prepared to subdue the unruly suspect.
- In the old days, every beat cop carried a trusty billy as part of their standard issue equipment.
- The riot police were armed with billys and shields as they formed a barricade against the protesters.
- During the disturbance, the officer was forced to use his billy to defend himself against the attacker.
- The vintage billy on display at the police museum was a reminder of the department's rich history.