shillelaghs

noun

variants also shillalahs
plural of shillelagh
as in canes
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment the bartender in the Irish pub keeps a shillelagh behind the bar just in case there's trouble

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  1. canes
  2. batons
Noun
  • Snappers, snakes, toy pistols with caps and toy canes with caps are the only fireworks allowed.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
  • Then, the hydrangea grows new canes while the first round is blooming.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
Definition of canes
Noun
  • No bags, glass or metal water bottles, bats/batons, bicycles or scooters, chairs or coolers will be allowed in the event.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
  • In all, 1,900 volunteer marshals, most from the East End and equipped with yellow batons, seem to be cherishing their assignments.
    — Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Definition of batons
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