as in canes
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
rapping the shoes of the sleeping vagrant with his billy club, the officer told him to move on
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of billy clubs
After about a minute and half, Mauldin said, police began to attack the demonstrators with billy clubs.
—
Maya Miller,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
Mayhem erupted when the strikers were attacked with tear gas and billy clubs.
—
Heller McAlpin,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 June 2025
Maya Miller,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
Mayhem erupted when the strikers were attacked with tear gas and billy clubs.
—
Heller McAlpin,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for billy clubs
Noun
-
Snappers, snakes, toy pistols with caps and toy canes with caps are the only fireworks allowed.
-
Then, the hydrangea grows new canes while the first round is blooming.
Noun
-
No bags, glass or metal water bottles, bats/batons, bicycles or scooters, chairs or coolers will be allowed in the event.
-
In all, 1,900 volunteer marshals, most from the East End and equipped with yellow batons, seem to be cherishing their assignments.
Cite this Entry
“Billy clubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billy%20clubs. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
