matraque

Definitions of matraque
  1. noun
    a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
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    type of:
    massue
    a club used as a weapon
  2. noun
    a short stout club used primarily by policemen
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    type of:
    gourdin, massue
    stout stick that is larger at one end
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