ALL meanings of cudgel
cudg·el
C c - countable noun cudgel A cudgel is a thick, short stick that is used as a weapon. 3
- noun cudgel a short stout stick used as a weapon 3
- verb cudgel to strike with a cudgel or similar weapon 3
- noun cudgel a short, thick stick or club 3
- verb transitive cudgel to beat with a cudgel 3
- noun cudgel A short thick stick used as a weapon. 1
- noun cudgel a short, thick stick used as a weapon; club. 1
- verb with object cudgel to strike with a cudgel; beat. 1
- idioms cudgel cudgel one's brains, to try to comprehend or remember: I cudgeled my brains to recall her name. 1
- idioms cudgel take up the cudgels, to come to the defense or aid of someone or something. 1
- noun cudgel club, stick 1
- transitive verb cudgel beat with a club 1
- noun cudgel A short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon. 0
- noun cudgel (metaphoric) Anything that can be used as a threat to force ones will on another. 0
- verb cudgel To strike with a cudgel. 0
- verb cudgel To exercise (one's wits or brains). 0