cosh

/kɑʃ/
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Other forms: coshes; coshed; coshing

Definitions of cosh
  1. noun
    a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
    synonyms: blackjack, sap
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    type of:
    bludgeon
    a club used as a weapon
  2. verb
    hit with a cosh, usually on the head
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    type of:
    hit
    deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
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