der Schlagstock
baton
A short, solid stick, often used by the police as a weapon for defense or for controlling crowds.
EXAMPLE
Der Polizist trug einen Schlagstock an seinem Gürtel.
The police officer carried a baton on his belt.
der Schlagstock
baton
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Meanings
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Compound word
The word is very directly understandable from its parts: it is a 'Stock' (stick; a rod made of wood or another material) that is used for 'Schlagen' (hitting).
EXAMPLE
Bei der Demonstration setzte die Polizei Schlagstöcke ein.
At the demonstration, the police used batons.
Typical verbs
In connection with a 'Schlagstock' (baton), the verbs 'einsetzen' (to use/deploy), 'benutzen' (to use), or 'tragen' (to carry) are often used.
EXAMPLE
Sicherheitskräfte dürfen unter bestimmten Umständen Schlagstöcke einsetzen.
Security forces may use batons under certain circumstances.
Context
This word is strongly connected with the context of police, security services, and sometimes also violence or self-defense.
EXAMPLE
Der Verdächtige wurde mit einem Schlagstock bedroht.
The suspect was threatened with a baton.
Compare with
Schlagstock vs Knüppel
club
When referring to a police weapon, Knüppel and Schlagstock can describe the same object. Schlagstock is the neutral, precise term, while Knüppel more generally refers to a thick stick and often sounds colloquial or derogatory in this context.
Schlagstock
Im sachlichen Bericht steht, der Polizist habe einen Schlagstock getragen.
The factual report states that the police officer was carrying a baton.
Knüppel
Ein wütender Zeuge sagte, der Polizist habe einen Knüppel getragen.
An angry witness said that the police officer was carrying a club.
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