Meaning of the word mace in English

What does mace mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mace

US /meɪs/

UK /meɪs/

a heavy club, typically with a spiked or flanged metal head, used as a weapon or ceremonial emblem.

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The knight wielded a formidable mace in battle.

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The ceremonial mace was carried at the head of the procession.

Synonym:

club cudgel bludgeon baton scepter

a spice made from the dried aril that covers the nutmeg seed.

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The recipe calls for a pinch of ground mace.

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Mace has a delicate, warm flavor, similar to nutmeg but more subtle.

to attack (someone) with an irritating chemical spray, typically pepper spray, to incapacitate them.

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The security guard had to mace the unruly suspect.

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She threatened to mace anyone who came too close.

Synonym:

pepper-spray spray incapacitate