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BILLY CLUB [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
  • Police
DEF

Billy: short bludgeon, as a policeman's club.

DEF

Sap: a policeman's club or billy.

CONT

The night stick or baton is the best short-range weapon devised for police work and is very effective when the officer has been properly trained in its use and has confidence in himself while so armed. It must be long enough (22 to 26 inches) to reach out to the suspect....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
  • Police
DEF

Trique : Gros bâton court, et spécialement, bâton utilisé comme arme pour frapper.

CONT

[Le] bâton [est] l'arme de prédilection pour le contrôle des foules.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Armas ligeras
  • Policía
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