1. a short club carried by police officers as a weapon

Examples

• The police officer carried a nightstick on his belt.
• She practiced defensive techniques with a nightstick during training.
• The security guard’s nightstick was made of hard plastic.
• Officers are trained in proper nightstick handling procedures.
• The nightstick is considered standard equipment for law enforcement.
• He tapped the nightstick against his palm while patrolling.