lathi

/ˈlɑːti/
noun
  1. A long, heavy stick used as a weapon, especially by police in South Asia.
    • The officer carried a lathi to control the crowd.
    • He swung the lathi to defend himself.
    • Protesters were dispersed with lathi charges.
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