n. A long narrow pole-like club carried by police and security people, for use in self-defense. Often shortened to stick.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A policeman's club.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A strong club carried by a policeman at night.
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n. a short stout club used primarily by policemen
Word Usage
"CITIZEN: anyone who is not going their way, i do not know. someone in front of a polling place with a nightstick, that is intimidating for all voters."