Baton and Gavel

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Baton noun - A heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment.

Usage example: the detainee claimed that the police had beat him with their batons even after he had been shackled

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Gavel and baton are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gavel" instead a noun "Baton".

Nearby Word: batoned

Gavel noun - A small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge.

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Baton and gavel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Baton" instead a noun "Gavel".

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