mace
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/meɪs/
🇬🇧
/meɪs/
noun
R
A ceremonial stick carried by a mayor or other official as a symbol of authority.
The mayor raised the mace high during the official ceremony.
R
A weapon with a heavy stick and a metal head, used in the past for fighting.
The knight wielded his mace with great skill in battle.
R
A spice made from the outer covering of a nutmeg, used in cooking.
The chef added a pinch of mace to the dish for extra flavor.
R
A chemical substance that causes a stinging sensation on the skin and in the eyes, used in self-defense sprays by police officers and others.
The police officer used mace to subdue the aggressive suspect.
translation
A ceremonial stick carried by a mayor or other official as a symbol of authority.; A weapon with a heavy stick and a metal head, used in the past for fighting.; A spice made from the outer covering of a nutmeg, used in cooking.; A chemical substance that causes a stinging sensation on the skin and in the eyes, used in self-defense sprays by police officers and others.
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Plural
maces