nightstick

Example Sentences

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A two-year investigation by the Boston police has revealed that 23 Dunkin’ Donuts can be slid onto a nightstick.

From Washington Post • Jun. 24, 2021

Oh, and a responding officer who has the quote-worthy line: "Look, I don't know a nutcracker from my nightstick, but I know danger when I see it."

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2020

And was the weapon a nightstick or a felt tip pen; was it the 14th Street subway station wall that was defaced, or was it the defacing of a man?

From The Guardian • Sep. 8, 2017

If it turns into a nightstick, congratulations—you are a “guard”! Your job is to watch over the “prisoners” on your Friends List.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2014

I turn and look at him, eye his badge and nightstick.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini