maces
The word “maces” has 2 syllables: ma-ces
It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪsɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for maces?
In the thesaurus, “maces” has 38 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for maces along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for maces
- bastinades
- bastinadoes
- batons
- bats
- beetles
- billies
- billy clubs
- birches
- blackjacks
- bludgeons
- canes
- clubs
- crabsticks
- crooks
- crosiers
- croziers
- cudgels
- gavels
- hammers
- hickories
- knobkerries
- mallets
- mauls
- nightsticks
- rattans
- rods
- rungs
- saps
- shillalahs
- shillelaghs
- sledgehammers
- staffs
- staves
- switches
- truncheons
- waddies
- walking sticks
- whangees
Meanings of maces
- noun
- A heavy fighting club.
- A ceremonial form of this weapon.
- A long baton used by some drum majors to keep time and lead a marching band. If this baton is referred to as a mace, by convention it has a ceremonial often decorative head, which, if of metal, usually is hollow and sometimes intricately worked.
- An officer who carries a mace as an emblem of authority.
- A knobbed mallet used by curriers in dressing leather to make it supple.
- A billiard cue.
- An old money of account in China equal to one tenth of a tael.
- An old weight of 57.98 grains.
- Tear gas or pepper spray, especially for personal use.
- verb
- To hit someone or something with a mace.
- To spray in defense or attack with mace (pepper spray or tear gas) using a hand-held device.
- To spray a similar noxious chemical in defense or attack using an available hand-held device such as an aerosol spray can.
Example Sentences
- The knight carried two maces into battle, ready to face any opponent.
- In the medieval exhibit, the display showcased various types of ancient weapons, including spiked maces.
- During the ceremony, tribal leaders exchanged symbolic maces to signify unity and strength.
- The historical reenactor demonstrated the proper technique of wielding maces for the curious audience.
- The museum's collection featured ornate ceremonial maces from different cultures and time periods.
On this page you'll find 38 synonyms or another words to maces, such as: bastinades, bastinadoes, batons, bats, beetles, billies, billy clubs.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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