Cudgel and Hammer

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

Usage example: a farmer armed with a cudgel drove us off his land

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Hammer and cudgel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hammer" instead the word "Cudgel" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: cudgeled, cudgeling, cudgelling, cudgelled

Hammer verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.

Usage example: hammered the ball for a home run

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Cudgel and hammer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cudgel" instead the word "Hammer" as a verb or a noun.

trusty	trusty cudgel	trusty hammer
spiked	spiked cudgel	spiked hammer

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