[ 'kʌdʒ(ə)l ]
■ noun a short, thick stick used as a weapon.
■ verb ( ~s , ~ling , ~led ; US ~s , ~ing , ~ed ) beat with a ~.
Phrases
~ one's brain Brit. think hard about a problem.
take up ~s start to defend or support someone or something strongly.
Origin
OE cycgel , of unknown origin.