bludgeon — a heavy stick with a thick end, used as a weapon
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a heavy stick with a thick end, used as a weapon
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈblʌdʒən/
Korean meaning: 곤봉, 몽둥이
Korean pronunciation: **블**러전
Example Sentences
- The detective suspected the victim was bludgeoned with a baseball bat, not a fancy sword.
- My mom tried to bludgeon me into eating vegetables by hiding them in pizza.
- The medieval knight preferred his sword over a crude bludgeon.
bludgeon
NOUN//ˈblʌdʒən//
a heavy stick with a thick end, used as a weapon
a castle guard grips a thick wooden club with a heavy rounded end in both hands. He swings the crude but effective weapon through the air during combat practice. The heavy stick cuts through the air with visible force and momentum. Practice targets made of straw and wood show dents and damage from repeated strikes. Another guard watches from nearby, holding a similar heavy wooden weapon. a heavy stick with a thick end being used as a weapon
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From 18th century English, origin uncertain but possibly related to 'blood' due to the bloody results of being struck with such a weapon.
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📝Examples
“The detective suspected the victim was bludgeoned with a baseball bat, not a fancy sword.”
“My mom tried to bludgeon me into eating vegetables by hiding them in pizza.”
“The medieval knight preferred his sword over a crude bludgeon.”
“The boss tried to bludgeon his employees into working overtime by threatening their job security.”
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