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billies

noun

plural of billy

as in canes

a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment police officers carry a billy while patrolling on foot

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Recent Examples of billies Mountain goats, especially mature billies, are very predictable in their daily routines this time of year, Richard told me. — Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2025

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Pruning In winter, when canes are done producing fruit for the season, prune the canes that bore fruit down to the base of the plant so new ones will grow in the spring.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
Sales of Cardinal’s consumer healthcare products, such as crutches, canes and its Leader brand of cough drops and other over-the-counter medications, are also reported here.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

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Police responded with tear gas and smoke bombs, batons and shields.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
The Unbadged invited people to submit videos of personnel who used batons and tear gas against protestors without wearing a name badge, which police are legally required to wear.

— Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026

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