Billy Club (Noun)
Meaning
A short stout club used primarily by policemen.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The police officer reached for his trusty billy club to defend himself against the rowdy crowd.
- During the protest, the authorities were seen using billy clubs to disperse the protesters.
- In the old west, the sheriff used a billy club to maintain law and order in the small town.
- The riot police charged forward, billy clubs at the ready, to break up the disturbance.
- As the situation escalated, the officer unsheathed his billy club and stood firm, ready to respond to any further threats.