Nightstick and Sledgehammer

Nightstick

Nightstick noun - A heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment.
Usage example: police officers fitted out with nightsticks and handcuffs
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Sledgehammer and nightstick are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sledgehammer" instead a noun "Nightstick".

Sledgehammer

Sledgehammer noun - A heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges.
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Nightstick and sledgehammer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nightstick" instead a noun "Sledgehammer".
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