Associations to the word «Nightstick»
Noun
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Wiktionary
NIGHTSTICK, noun. (law enforcement) A long narrow pole-like club carried by police and security people, for use in self-defense. Often shortened to stick.
NIGHTSTICK FRACTURE, noun. (medical) An isolated fracture of the ulna due to direct trauma to the forearm. The name refers to a situation in which a person raises an arm and exposes the medial aspect of the forearm in anticipation of an overhead blow.
Dictionary definition
NIGHTSTICK, noun. A short stout club used primarily by policemen.
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