shillelaghs

noun

variants also shillalahs
Definition of shillelaghsnext
plural of shillelagh
as in canes
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment the bartender in the Irish pub keeps a shillelagh behind the bar just in case there's trouble

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  1. batons
  2. rods
  3. staffs
Noun
  • Indy can pick up pretty much anything from broomsticks to batons to protect himself and can engage in a relatively complex version of POV fisticuffs that allows players to block, parry, and punch with either hand.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In November, tens of thousands rallied in support of the king in Kathmandu, where riot police officers used batons and tear gas to halt them from marching to the center of the capital.
    Binaj Gurubacharya, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024
Definition of batons
Noun
  • Finer details on the type of robots being used or their functions have not yet been revealed, but clearly the production of rebar (the reinforcing rods used in concrete construction) will be a major focus, which makes sense since Neom is currently using around 20% of the world's steel supply.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Belts and scarves can also be twirled and placed inside drawers or acrylic organizers, or, hung on closet rods with multi-tier hangers.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of rods
Noun
  • Cantwell said that strong offensive line play, as well as development and the various coaching staffs, will all factor into his decision.
    Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Smart executives will encourage their staffs to experiment enough to take advantage of this, the low-hanging fruit of generative AI.
    Jim Euchner, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of staffs
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