blunt object (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /blʌnt ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

Definition

A hard item lacking a sharp edge or point, capable of causing injury through impact rather than cutting or piercing.

Examples

• Forensic investigators confirmed that the victim's injuries were consistent with a blow from a blunt object.

• The suspect was seen discarding a heavy metal pipe, which the prosecution argued was the blunt object used in the attack.

• Medical reports indicated that the trauma was caused by a blunt object rather than a knife or firearm.

Synonyms of blunt object

Words with a similar meaning to blunt object:

• heavy item
• hard object
• weapon
• instrument

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