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knobkerry

 

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Noun knobkerry has 1 sense
  1. knobkerrie, knobkerry - a short wooden club with a heavy knob on one end; used by aborigines in southern Africa
    --1 is a kind of club

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Knobkerry

Noun

A knobkerry is a short wooden club or stick, traditionally used as a weapon, particularly by certain African tribes. It is typically made from a hardwood such as ebony or ironwood, and has a knob at one end.

Sense 1:

As a weapon, the knobkerry was commonly used for self-defense and hunting.

Example sentence: The tribesmen carried their knobkerries with them as they ventured into the wilderness.

Sense 2:

In modern times, the knobkerry is more commonly seen as a ceremonial or decorative object.

Example sentence: The beautiful craftsmanship of the knobkerry displayed intricate carvings and patterns.

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