Nightsticks Meaning in English
word · lemma: nightstick
परिभाषा
Nightsticks are heavy sticks carried by police officers as weapons, usually made of wood or plastic, and used for protection or to control crowds.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
'Nightsticks' is mainly used in American English. Formal term: 'baton' (international). Associated with police and law enforcement. Not used for sports. Common collocations: 'carry nightsticks', 'armed with nightsticks', 'swing a nightstick'. Plural 'nightsticks' describes multiple batons.
उदाहरण वाक्य
The police officers held their nightsticks tightly.
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Nightsticks can be used to protect police officers during dangerous situations.
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The officers wore uniforms and carried nightsticks on their belts.
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Protesters were afraid when they saw police approaching with raised nightsticks.
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Officers often use their nightsticks for crowd control during large events.
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They keep their nightsticks handy in case things get out of hand.
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