Definition

Describing something that has a club-like weapon, often used by police or security personnel.

Example

The officer carried a truncheoned baton for crowd control during the event.

Conversation

Did you see that movie with the truncheoned police officer?

Yeah, it was pretty intense!

I thought it added a unique twist to the story.

Definitely, it made the action scenes more gripping!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Truncheoned → It is formed from "truncheon" (from Middle English *truncheon*, meaning a short, thick stick or club) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action or state). The word "truncheoned" means having been struck or hit with a truncheon or club.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone being hit with a short stick or club, which is what 'truncheoned' refers to, as it describes the action of being struck with a truncheon.

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