truncheoned

Meanings

• noun

  A truncheon is a short, heavy stick, often carried by a policeman as a symbol of authority and as a means to maintain order and control.

  - "The rioters were dispersed with truncheons."
  - "The police officer raised his truncheon, signaling the crowd to disperse."

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Variants

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truncheon , truncheoned , truncheoning , truncheons

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Etymology

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From Middle English trunchen, truncheon, probably a variant of truncheon, a truncheon or cask.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded truncheon was over 10 feet long and was carried by a police officer in the UK in the early 1900s.

2. The term 'truncheon' is also used figuratively to refer to a harsh or oppressive rule or authority.

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Related Concepts

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1. baton: A baton is a similar type of stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra or a police officer for crowd control. However, a baton is typically longer than a truncheon.

2. nightstick: A nightstick is a type of truncheon, often longer than a typical truncheon, and designed for use in low-light conditions.

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Culture

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The truncheon is a symbol of authority and power, often associated with law enforcement and crowd control. It has been depicted in various forms of media, including literature, art, and film.

How to Memorize "truncheoned"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a police officer carrying a short, heavy stick. Imagine the officer using the stick to maintain order and control.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'truncheon' with the idea of authority and control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'truncheon' starts with the letter 'T', which can help you remember that it is a type of stick carried by a law enforcement officer.

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