Gavel and Truncheon

Gavel

Gavel noun - A small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge.
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Truncheon and gavel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Truncheon" instead a noun "Gavel".

Truncheon

Truncheon noun - A heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment.
Usage example: police officers were forced to use their truncheons on the rioters
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Gavel and truncheon are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gavel" instead a noun "Truncheon".
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Truncheon and Gavel. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/gavel/truncheon
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