What is another word for knobkerry?

Pronunciation: [nˈɒbkəɹi] (IPA)

Knobkerry is an African word that refers to a traditional weapon. However, there are many synonyms for the word knobkerry that can be used in place of it. Some of these synonyms include a club, a mace, a bludgeon, a cudgel, a baton, and a truncheon. These words describe different types of weapons that are similar in design and function to a knobkerry. They can be used interchangeably in most contexts to refer to a weapon that is used primarily for striking or bludgeoning. Regardless of the specific word used, these weapons have been used by cultures around the world for centuries as a means of self-defense or attack.

Synonyms for Knobkerry:

  • n.

    knobkerrie
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What are the hypernyms for Knobkerry?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Knobkerry

Most of them, I observed, as they halted, carried on their backs black ox-hide shields, interlaced with white thongs; they were armed with two or three assegais apiece and a knobkerry.
"Hilda Wade A Woman With Tenacity Of Purpose"
Grant Allen
Each of them, however, bore in his hand a large knobkerry of red-wood, and they marched four by four in martial fashion.
"Allan and the Holy Flower"
H. Rider Haggard

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