waddie
/ˈwædi/
NOUN
1. A club or stick used as a weapon
A heavy stick, club, or blunt instrument traditionally used as a weapon or for striking.
1.1. A blunt weapon or striking stick
Refers to a sturdy stick or club used to hit, strike, or defend oneself, including traditional wooden weapons and similar instruments.
Synonyms
- club
- cudgel
- bludgeon
- baton
- truncheon
- nightstick
- billy
- billy club
- bat
- cane
- staff
- rod
- stave
- shillelagh
- shillalah
- bastinado
- mace
- knobkerrie
- blackjack
- sap
Examples
- The warrior carried a traditional waddie for protection.
- The museum displayed an ancient waddie alongside other wooden weapons.
- He picked up a sturdy waddie and used it as a walking aid.
Related Words
1.2. A cowboy or cattle herder
Refers to a cowboy, ranch hand, or cattle herder, particularly in Australian or historical usage associated with the term waddy.
Synonyms
- cowboy
- cowhand
- cowpoke
- cowpuncher
- buckaroo
- buckeroo
- vaquero
- gaucho
- drover
- cattleman
- stockman
- rancher
- herdsman
- herder
- cowherd
- wrangler
- ranchman
- horseman
Examples
- The waddie rode across the open range while watching the cattle.
- An experienced waddie helped guide the herd toward the ranch.
- The old waddie knew every trail across the vast countryside.