Maul and Truncheon

Maul

Maul noun - A heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges.

Truncheon and maul are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Truncheon" instead a noun "Maul".

Nearby Words: mauled, mauling, mauler

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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Maul and truncheon are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Maul" instead a noun "Truncheon".
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Truncheon and Maul. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/maul/truncheon
Maul & Truncheon. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/maul/truncheon>.
Truncheon or Maul. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/maul/truncheon.
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