Lathi
Origin
Borrowed from Hindi
Noun
lathi
(plural lathis)- A martial art based on stick fighting originally practiced in India. Lathi shares is basic principles with other martial arts.
- A stick used in the martial art of the same name, usually 6-8 feet long, made of bamboo and having a blunt metal tip.Wielding a lathi involves giving quick blows to an opponent while defending against opponent's attacks by using the lathi as a shield.