Definition of knobkerrie in English:

knobkerrie

(also knobkierie)

nounˈnɒbˌkɛriˈnäbˌkerē

A short stick with a knob at the top, traditionally used as a weapon by the indigenous peoples of South Africa.
（南非土著人用作武器的）圆头棒
Example sentencesExamples
- It was a cold morning on Ray Street on 9 February 1955 when 2000 policemen, armed with guns, knobkerries and rifles, forcefully moved the families to Meadowlands, Soweto.
- A boy was expected to grow up tough, and hard working and skilled in handling a spear, axe and knobkerrie.
- The new mace, in the shape of a knobkierie, was designed to reflect the history, tradition, diversity, culture, and languages of South Africa.
- Seven people were assaulted with knobkieries for refusing to take part in the strike in the Strand near Cape Town.
- The physical abuse included severe beatings with knobkerries which resulted in bruises, broken limbs and widespread lacerations.
Synonyms
club, bludgeon, stick, truncheon, baton, blackthorn, mace, bat

Origin

Mid 19th century: from knob + -kerrie (from Nama kieri 'knobkerrie'), suggested by Afrikaans knopkierie.

Definition of knobkerrie in US English:

knobkerrie

(also knobkierie)

nounˈnäbˌkerē

A short stick with a knob at the top, traditionally used as a weapon by the indigenous peoples of South Africa.
（南非土著人用作武器的）圆头棒
Example sentencesExamples
- Seven people were assaulted with knobkieries for refusing to take part in the strike in the Strand near Cape Town.
- The new mace, in the shape of a knobkierie, was designed to reflect the history, tradition, diversity, culture, and languages of South Africa.
- A boy was expected to grow up tough, and hard working and skilled in handling a spear, axe and knobkerrie.
- It was a cold morning on Ray Street on 9 February 1955 when 2000 policemen, armed with guns, knobkerries and rifles, forcefully moved the families to Meadowlands, Soweto.
- The physical abuse included severe beatings with knobkerries which resulted in bruises, broken limbs and widespread lacerations.
Synonyms
club, bludgeon, stick, truncheon, baton, blackthorn, mace, bat

Origin

Mid 19th century: from knob + -kerrie (from Nama kieri ‘knobkerrie’), suggested by Afrikaans knopkierie.

词汇	knobkerrie
释义	Definition of knobkerrie in English: knobkerrie (also knobkierie) nounˈnɒbˌkɛriˈnäbˌkerē A short stick with a knob at the top, traditionally used as a weapon by the indigenous peoples of South Africa. （南非土著人用作武器的）圆头棒 Example sentencesExamples It was a cold morning on Ray Street on 9 February 1955 when 2000 policemen, armed with guns, knobkerries and rifles, forcefully moved the families to Meadowlands, Soweto. A boy was expected to grow up tough, and hard working and skilled in handling a spear, axe and knobkerrie. The new mace, in the shape of a knobkierie, was designed to reflect the history, tradition, diversity, culture, and languages of South Africa. Seven people were assaulted with knobkieries for refusing to take part in the strike in the Strand near Cape Town. The physical abuse included severe beatings with knobkerries which resulted in bruises, broken limbs and widespread lacerations. Synonyms club, bludgeon, stick, truncheon, baton, blackthorn, mace, bat Origin Mid 19th century: from knob + -kerrie (from Nama kieri 'knobkerrie'), suggested by Afrikaans knopkierie. Definition of knobkerrie in US English: knobkerrie (also knobkierie) nounˈnäbˌkerē A short stick with a knob at the top, traditionally used as a weapon by the indigenous peoples of South Africa. （南非土著人用作武器的）圆头棒 Example sentencesExamples Seven people were assaulted with knobkieries for refusing to take part in the strike in the Strand near Cape Town. The new mace, in the shape of a knobkierie, was designed to reflect the history, tradition, diversity, culture, and languages of South Africa. A boy was expected to grow up tough, and hard working and skilled in handling a spear, axe and knobkerrie. It was a cold morning on Ray Street on 9 February 1955 when 2000 policemen, armed with guns, knobkerries and rifles, forcefully moved the families to Meadowlands, Soweto. The physical abuse included severe beatings with knobkerries which resulted in bruises, broken limbs and widespread lacerations. Synonyms club, bludgeon, stick, truncheon, baton, blackthorn, mace, bat Origin Mid 19th century: from knob + -kerrie (from Nama kieri ‘knobkerrie’), suggested by Afrikaans knopkierie.
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