noun
- Plural of lathi; long wooden sticks or batons, often used as weapons or by police for crowd control, particularly in South Asia.
Usage: Also spelled 'lathees' or 'lathees'; Common in Indian English and South Asian contexts; Often associated with law enforcement or historical protest situations
Examples
- The police officers carried lathis as they patrolled the streets.
- During the protest, authorities wielded lathis to disperse the crowd.
- The martial art instructor demonstrated techniques using traditional lathis.
- Historical accounts describe soldiers armed with lathis and shields.
- The security guards kept lathis by the gate for protection.