nounπShareA fragment or piece broken off from something, especially a broken-off piece of a spear or lance."After the knight's lance shattered against the dragon's scales, he was left holding only a short, splintered truncheon. "weaponpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe shaft of a spear."The warrior held the spear firmly, the truncheon providing a strong grip for throwing. "militaryweaponpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short staff, a club; a cudgel."The police officer carried a truncheon on his belt as part of his uniform. "policeweaponlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA baton, or military staff of command, now especially the stick carried by a police officer."The police officer used his truncheon to subdue the unruly crowd. "policemilitaryweaponlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stout stem, as of a tree, with the branches lopped off, to produce rapid growth."The gardener trimmed the overgrown rose bush, leaving only a short truncheon to encourage new growth. "plantagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike with a truncheon."The police officer was unfortunately forced to truncheon the unruly rioter when all other methods of de-escalation failed. "policeweaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
