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shillelagh vs cudgel

cudgel vs shillelagh

shillelagh and cudgel both are nouns.

shillelagh is not a verb while cudgel is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shillelagh Yes No No No
cudgel Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cudgel is a hypernym of shillelagh; that is, cudgel is a word with a broader meaning than shillelagh:
  • shillelagh: a cudgel made of hardwood (usually oak or blackthorn)
  • cudgel: a club that is used as a weapon
shillelagh (noun) cudgel (noun)
a cudgel made of hardwood (usually oak or blackthorn) a club that is used as a weapon
shillelagh (verb) cudgel (verb)
strike with a cudgel
Difference between shillelagh and cudgel

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