Meaning & use
cosh
A short, heavy weapon used for hitting someone, or the act of striking someone with such an object.
See it in a sentence
The robber threatened the frightened shopkeeper with a heavy cosh.
He was coshed on the head before his wallet was stolen.
A note on using this word
Cosh is chiefly British English; American English typically uses 'blackjack' or 'club' for the same weapon.
Words with a similar meaning
clubbludgeon
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