maces

The word “maces” has 2 syllables: ma-ces

It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪsɪz/


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In the thesaurus, “maces” has 38 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for maces along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for maces

Meanings of maces

  • noun
    1. A heavy fighting club.
    2. A ceremonial form of this weapon.
    3. A long baton used by some drum majors to keep time and lead a marching band. If this baton is referred to as a mace, by convention it has a ceremonial often decorative head, which, if of metal, usually is hollow and sometimes intricately worked.
    4. An officer who carries a mace as an emblem of authority.
    5. A knobbed mallet used by curriers in dressing leather to make it supple.
    6. A billiard cue.
    7. An old money of account in China equal to one tenth of a tael.
    8. An old weight of 57.98 grains.
    9. Tear gas or pepper spray, especially for personal use.
  • verb
    1. To hit someone or something with a mace.
    2. To spray in defense or attack with mace (pepper spray or tear gas) using a hand-held device.
    3. To spray a similar noxious chemical in defense or attack using an available hand-held device such as an aerosol spray can.

Example Sentences

  • The knight carried two maces into battle, ready to face any opponent.
  • In the medieval exhibit, the display showcased various types of ancient weapons, including spiked maces.
  • During the ceremony, tribal leaders exchanged symbolic maces to signify unity and strength.
  • The historical reenactor demonstrated the proper technique of wielding maces for the curious audience.
  • The museum's collection featured ornate ceremonial maces from different cultures and time periods.

On this page you'll find 38 synonyms or another words to maces, such as: bastinades, bastinadoes, batons, bats, beetles, billies, billy clubs.

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