Definition of "lathis" [lathis]

• Plural form of lathi. (noun)

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• "The vast majority are armed only with bamboo sticks called lathis"
• "Long batons, known as lathis in India, were used by police who charged the workers, injuring at least 20 of them, including Murali."
• "(or gulabi) saris and armed with the fighting sticks known as lathis, their activism encompasses everything from helping elderly women obtain pensions to stopping government trucks to ensure the grain gets to the people it's meant for."