Associations to the word «Cudgel»

Wiktionary

CUDGEL, noun. A short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon.
CUDGEL, noun. (metaphoric) Anything that can be used as a threat to force ones will on another.
CUDGEL, verb. To strike with a cudgel.
CUDGEL, verb. To exercise (one's wits or brains).

Dictionary definition

CUDGEL, noun. A club that is used as a weapon.
CUDGEL, verb. Strike with a cudgel.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley