draw a truncheon
Frequency: 5.54.1 per million words
To pull out a truncheon, typically from a holster, in readiness to use it.
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- The officer had no choice but to draw his truncheon when the suspect became violent.
- During the protest, several police officers were seen drawing their truncheons.
- He warned the crowd that if they didn't disperse, he would draw his truncheon.
- In self-defense, the security guard was forced to draw his truncheon.
- The command was given to draw truncheons and prepare for confrontation.
- She practiced how to quickly and efficiently draw her truncheon during training.
- Faced with an unruly mob, the riot police began to draw their truncheons.
- A sudden movement made the constable instinctively draw his truncheon.
- The sight of the officer drawing his truncheon caused a hush to fall over the street.
- If the situation further deteriorates, the guards have authorization to draw their truncheons.