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{{short description|Any solid object used as a weapon}} |
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[[File:Framing hammer.jpg|thumbnail|200px|A hammer could be used as a blunt instrument]] |
[[File:Framing hammer.jpg|thumbnail|200px|A hammer could be used as a blunt instrument]] |
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A '''blunt instrument''' is any solid [[Physical body|object]] used as a [[weapon]], which damages its target by applying direct mechanical force, and has no penetrating point or edge, or is wielded so that the point or edge is not the part of the weapon that inflicts the injury. Blunt instruments may be contrasted with [[edged weapon]]s, which inflict injury by cutting or stabbing, or [[projectile weapons]], where the projectiles, such as [[bullet]]s or [[ |
A '''blunt instrument''' is any solid [[Physical body|object]] used as a [[weapon]], which damages its target by applying direct mechanical force, and has no penetrating point or edge, or is wielded so that the point or edge is not the part of the weapon that inflicts the injury. Blunt instruments may be contrasted with [[edged weapon]]s, which inflict injury by cutting or stabbing, or [[projectile weapons]], where the projectiles, such as [[bullet]]s or [[arrow]]s, are accelerated to a damaging speed. |
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Blunt instruments typically inflict [[blunt force trauma]], causing bruising, fractures and |
Blunt instruments typically inflict [[blunt force trauma]], causing bruising, fractures and internal bleeding.<ref>{{EMedicine|article|1680107|Forensic Autopsy of Blunt Force Trauma}}</ref> Depending on the parts of the body attacked, [[organ (anatomy)|organ]]s may be ruptured or otherwise damaged. Attacks with a blunt instrument may be fatal. |
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Some sorts of blunt instruments are very readily available, and often figure in [[crime]] cases. Examples of blunt instruments include: |
Some sorts of blunt instruments are very readily available, and often figure in [[crime]] cases. Examples of blunt instruments include: |
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* Personal implements such as [[walking stick]]s |
* Personal implements such as [[walking stick]]s |
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* Tools such as [[hammer]]s |
* Tools such as [[hammer]]s, [[Crowbar (tool)|crowbar]]s, [[pipe wrench]]es, or heftier [[flashlight]]s such as the [[Maglite]] or [[Kel-Lite]]. |
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* Parts of tools, such as [[pickaxe handle]]s |
* Parts of tools, such as [[pickaxe handle]]s |
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* Sports equipment such as [[cricket bat |
* Sports equipment such as [[cricket bat]] or [[baseball bat]]s, [[hockey stick]]s, [[pool cue]]s, [[golf club]]s, etc. |
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* Weapons such as [[Baton (law enforcement)| |
* Weapons such as [[Baton (law enforcement)|batons]], [[bâton français]], [[axe]]s, [[spear]]s (using the haft), or [[gun]]s (see [[firearm as a blunt weapon]]) |
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* Other items, such as [[millwall brick]]s or [[tree]] [[branch]]es |
* Other items, such as [[millwall brick]]s or [[tree]] [[branch]]es |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[List of melee weapons]] |
*[[List of melee weapons]] |
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*[[Melee weapon]] |
*[[Melee weapon]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Blunt Instrument}} |
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[[Category:Violence]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:20, 25 March 2024
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A blunt instrument is any solid object used as a weapon, which damages its target by applying direct mechanical force, and has no penetrating point or edge, or is wielded so that the point or edge is not the part of the weapon that inflicts the injury. Blunt instruments may be contrasted with edged weapons, which inflict injury by cutting or stabbing, or projectile weapons, where the projectiles, such as bullets or arrows, are accelerated to a damaging speed.
Blunt instruments typically inflict blunt force trauma, causing bruising, fractures and internal bleeding.[1] Depending on the parts of the body attacked, organs may be ruptured or otherwise damaged. Attacks with a blunt instrument may be fatal.
Some sorts of blunt instruments are very readily available, and often figure in crime cases. Examples of blunt instruments include:
- Personal implements such as walking sticks
- Tools such as hammers, crowbars, pipe wrenches, or heftier flashlights such as the Maglite or Kel-Lite.
- Parts of tools, such as pickaxe handles
- Sports equipment such as cricket bat or baseball bats, hockey sticks, pool cues, golf clubs, etc.
- Weapons such as batons, bâton français, axes, spears (using the haft), or guns (see firearm as a blunt weapon)
- Other items, such as millwall bricks or tree branches
See also
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The dictionary definition of blunt instrument at Wiktionary
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