mace
/meɪs/
noun
- A heavy medieval club with a spiked metal head, used as a weapon.
- The knight swung his mace with great force during the battle.
- The guard carried a mace as a symbol of his authority.
- In the museum, we saw a collection of medieval maces and swords.
- A spray or aerosol used for self-defense, containing a chemical that irritates the eyes and skin.
- She keeps a can of mace in her purse for safety when walking alone at night.
- After being sprayed with mace, the thief ran away, rubbing his eyes.
- The security guard used mace to stop the attacker.
- A spice made from the outer covering of nutmeg seeds, used in cooking and baking.
- I ground some fresh mace into the sauce for extra aroma.
- Mace is often used in pumpkin pie and other fall desserts.
- The recipe calls for a pinch of mace to add a warm, nutty flavor.
- A ceremonial staff carried by an official, such as a mayor or university chancellor, as a symbol of authority.
- The silver mace was displayed in a glass case in the town hall.
- During the graduation ceremony, the mace was carried by the university's chancellor.
- The mayor entered the hall carrying the city's ceremonial mace.
verb
- To spray someone with mace (a chemical irritant) as a form of attack or defense.
- The police officer had to mace the aggressive dog to protect the bystanders.
- She threatened to mace anyone who tried to break into her car.
- The robber was maced by the store clerk and quickly surrendered.