General Definition: 1. The action of holding something and using it to hit something or someone, or any action or any thing directly or indirectly associated with this. As a Noun: 1. Something that you hold in your hand and use to hit something or someone. English = baton, stick, club. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To hit someone or something with an instrument such as a baton, stick or club. English = beat, strike, club.