What does LATHI mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

A heavy stick or club, typically thicker at one end and used as a weapon.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈlɑːθi/, UK: /ˈlæθi/

Origin and Usage

The word "lathi" comes from Hindi, and is commonly used in India and other South Asian countries as a weapon by police and military personnel, as well as by civilians for self-defense. It is also used in various martial arts practices.

Synonyms

Club, baton, truncheon, bludgeon, cudgel

Related Words

Blunt, flail, mace, staff, spear

Example Sentences

• The police officer used his lathi to control the crowd.
• The protesters carried lathis as they marched through the streets.
• He defended himself with a lathi when he was attacked by robbers.