lathi

/'lɑ:ti:/ Cách viết khác : (lathee) /lɑ:'ti:/

Thân thiện

A police officer holds a lathi while standing guard.

Definition

Noun: A lathi is a long, heavy stick or club, traditionally made of bamboo and often bound with iron. It is primarily used as a defensive or control weapon by police and security forces in South Asia, especially in India.

Usage

The word "lathi" specifically refers to this type of police baton. It is used to describe the object itself or its use in actions like crowd control. - The police officer carried a lathi. - The protest was dispersed by a lathi charge.

Examples

• The constable used his lathi to push back the crowd.
• During colonial times, the lathi became a symbol of authority.
• The bamboo lathi is a traditional weapon in many parts of South Asia.

Advanced Usage

• Lathi charge: A coordinated advance by police using lathis to disperse a crowd.
  • The police conducted a lathi charge to break up the assembly.

Variants and Related Words

• Lathee: An alternative spelling for "lathi."

Synonyms

• Baton: A general term for a short stick carried by police.
• Truncheon: Another term for a police club or short stick.
• Club: A heavy stick used as a weapon.

Notes on Meaning

The term "lathi" is culturally specific and is strongly associated with law enforcement in the Indian subcontinent. It is not typically used to refer to ordinary walking sticks or sports equipment.

Học thuật

Noun

1. club consisting of a heavy stick (often bamboo) bound with iron; used by police in India

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lathee